Vanity unit. Handmade or sourced?

Terry Coles

10 years ago

Hi, this is a very beautiful bathroom, where did you source the vanity unit from, or was it bespoke?
Many thanks,
Terry

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Prestige Architects
10 years ago
Hi, thanks... the joinery and stone was all bespoke made for the project. best Marco
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