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Jennifer de Vries of Durban writes I thoroughly enjoyed your kitchens feature in the April 2022 issue. I’m in the process of building a beach house; any advice on what I should keep in mind when it comes to kitchens, specifically in a holiday home?

Nico Alberts, interior designer and project manager, replies When I built my holiday home in Struisbaai with co-owners, there was just one prerequisite for the kitchen: it had to be holiday-ready!

Today, it’s acosy and user-friendly space; everything is open-plan

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