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I love the RELAXED look a NEUTRAL PALETTE brings, but it needs pace and interest, so I chose VELVETS juxtaposed with metals, LINENS and GREENERY, tied together with cohesive shades
SARAH WILLIAMS, HOMEOWNER

HOME NOTES

WHO LIVES HERE?

Sarah Williams, a primary school teacher (@our_1930srenovation_story), lives here with her husband Michael, a lead manager for United Utilities, and their son, Teddy, who’s three.

THE PROPERTY

A 1930s extended semi-detached house in Southport, Merseyside.

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