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Photos Lizzie Orme
Total Cost £2,871
Laura Turner, 31, was very excited to move into her new home with partner Dean and son, Kairo. ‘We chose this maisonette in a purpose-built block because it was all we could afford in the area that we love. It’s right in the centre of Battersea so we have excellent transport links, great schools and shops.’ Laura wasn’t struck by its kerb appeal from the outside, but knew it had lots of potential inside. ‘The bedroom had been painted in a horrid dark blue colour and all the pipework was boxed in with ugly plastic casing,’ she explains. Laura had plenty of decorating ideas and couldn’t wait to work her magic. With a new colour scheme of soft greys and pinks decided, Laura booked her decorator to get started.