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May 5th, 2026

Hand-painted walls, gingham fabrics and an artist’s studio give designer Vanessa Francis’s home its quaint, lived-in appeal. See how she transformed a builder-basic house into a warm retreat for her family. “You should decorate your house for you and do what makes you happy,” says Vanessa.

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