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'It's amazing how paint can transform a room!'

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STEP INSIDE…

WHO LIVES HERE? I'm Orima Kamalu, 33, and I live here with my husband, Joel Smith, 36. We're both doctors, and we moved into our home, a converted Victorian stable in Bristol, in January 2021. We share our decorating journey@no1.thecourt.

WHAT WAS UPDATED? The main bedroom. It's a loft room, so there's limited head height and wall space, and it was dominated by shiny, burgundy-coloured fitted wardrobes. The walls and carpet were beige, so the whole room lacked character and warmth.

The built-in furniture was not really to our taste. We wanted a softer, more peaceful feel, well-organised storage and a style that reflected our personalities. We needed

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