KITCHEN NOTES
WHO LIVES HERE?
Maria Mele lives here with her husband, Mariano, and three children, Tomas, 16, Mateo, 14, and Vincente, 10.
THE PROJECT
As part of a full house renovation, the back of the house was extended to incorporate a large, openplan kitchen-dining area.
TOTAL COST £100,000
When Maria Mele and her family moved to their new house two years ago she knew it would need a total renovation, but her vision for the kitchen was clear. "We really knew what we wanted." explains Maria.
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