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‘It’s modern yet STILL CHARMING’

As soon as I walked into this cottage I fell in love,’ says Beth. ‘It was cute and quaint, and while it had some modern touches it still had wooden ceiling beams and lots of character, which was the big appeal. While the rest of the house had been modernised, the kitchen looked dated. The bulky appliances were all white and stuck out like a sore thumb, and the worktops and sink didn’t scream “cottage”.

I didn’t have the budget to replace the kitchen units, but I love a challenge so I did a few rough drawings and came up with a plan that would involve upcycling

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