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OLD PIECE, NEW STYLE

Picture the scene. A friend has just finished her kitchen-dining-family room extension and can’t wait to show it off. You walk in and can only see one thing. It isn’t the amazing tiles, the gorgeous granite worktop or the fabulous wall of storage – it’s Granny’s antique sideboard, staring right at you. And no-one is mentioning this elephant in the room, which doesn’t work with the clean, modern lines, white walls and designer-style kitchen. So, just how do you make old work with new, creating an interesting interior that does

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