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KEY FEATURE Corrugated-steel ceiling

in keeping with paola’s industrial-luxe aesthetic, her kitchen is finished overhead in bands of corrugated steel – long a staple in farmsteads Down under (where it’s known as ‘corrie’). the strict horizontal lines and matt, unadorned surface add another layer of textural interest to her already eye-catching scheme. although corrugated steel is readily available to buy – metals4u.co.uk sells 2m-long sheets for £28.80 each – you’ll nevertheless need a professional builder to put together a similar ceiling. Visit ratedpeople.com to contact roofing specialists in your area.