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Is there a splash back or tiles on the wall?

3 years ago

Love this kitchen - I have similar unit colour and I was going to keep my tiles - white brick shape with grey grout but just been destroyed on removal of shelves so trying to think of something white and simple to replace and love this.

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HUX London
3 years ago
yes there is splash back on this project. thanks,
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