Requiring a combination of patience, flair, practicality and know-how, decorating a home is a time-consuming endeavour. And when it comes to hard-working spaces used for specific tasks such as cooking

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As well as ensuring your entrance area is practical, the perfect lighting will be warm, mood-enhancing and occasionally make you go ‘wow’

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