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Let the SUNSHINE IN

When interior designer Tracy Lilford and her husband Neil downsized from a large Constantia home to a small townhouse, they knew they had their work cut out for them. On the plus side, the house had high ceilings, deep cornices and skirtings, but, as the before photos reveal, the floor tiles, Grecian-style pillars, coloured bathrooms and striped awnings were dated. However, Tracy was confident that with the right approach, she could lighten the interiors and give them a fresh new look using most of their existing furniture.

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