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I knew we’d FIND THE LIGHT

I had already remodelled and redecorated this quaint, red-brick farmhouse in my head before my husband, Hendrik, had even been inside,’ says Emma. ‘While I fell for the property hook, line and sinker, Hendrik’s reaction wasn’t quite as enthusiastic. On first look, he thought it was dark and cramped, and he hated the dated interior, and to be fair, it looked like it hadn’t been touched in 20 years. The main problem for both of us, however, was how gloomy the place felt. Bringing in more light was the way forward!

Persuasive plans

I knew we could open up

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