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Elegant and sophisticated entrance hall

Tailored Living

7 years ago

This entrance hall was originally very harsh, Tailored Living softened it out and made it more inviting, thereby creating the perfect backdrop for our client's Ganesh wooden statue to sit comfortably in a contemporary setting.

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Clifton Stone
7 years ago
Amazing Job, Well done.
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CROWDYHOUSE
7 years ago
What a transformation! Lovely.
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