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DIY tricks gave us a wheelchair-friendly home with a bespoke look

A happy accident helped Kirstie and her partner David find their ideal home. Keen to relocate to a property that could be made accessible for their son, Oscar, who has cerebral palsy, the couple put their family home on the market in 2013 and it was snapped up almost immediately. But with such specific requirements, they struggled to find somewhere with enough space to create the home they wanted for Oscar and his younger brother, Teddy. They almost pulled out of the sale altogether.

‘Try not to overthink things too much. Go with what you

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