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LIFE IN COLOUR

Stepping into the unassuming terraced home of designer Sally Tooth and her family, you’d never guess the explosion of colour, pattern and print that awaits. One of the first things that strikes you is the hand-painted graphic wall in the open-plan playroom, which was recreated from one of Sally’s favourite multicoloured geometric wallpapers, designed by her partner Jay, to complement their own furniture. ‘If you are happy to get painting yourself, I think you can generate real interest in a room without

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