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LIFE-CHANGING INCLUSION “Without a doubt, our ensuite,” says Alice. UNEXPECTED BLOWOUT “Happily, there wasn’t one. We managed to make sure things stayed on budget.” COST-CUTTING IDEA “I sourced the kitchen handles from the US myself; they were very cost-effective.” FAVOURITE ROOM “The gorgeous new kitchen, which has really become the hub of the home.” BIGGEST CHALLENGE “Visiting the building site with inquisitive toddlers.” WORDS OF WISDOM Splurge on big-ticket items that will need to stand the test of time.