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Brightening the interior was vital in this living zone. “One way to bring light into a room, in a Hamptonsstyle look, is by using shutters,” says homeowner and interior designer Natalee. “Colour selection for walls is also somewhere people can make mistakes. They want to create a light room with white. But white can come through yellow, blue, pink and green, so it’s crucial to have expert help in choosing the colour scheme.”