4 chic interior wall cladding ideas (that aren't white plaster)
Sponsored by Carlene Duffy's serious aversion to white plasterboard.
Carlene Duffy
Carlene is best known as one half of Michael and Carlene Duffy - the down to earth Gold Coast couple who shared their highs and lows with Australia on 9’s series The Block ‘Glasshouse’. The dynamic duo also featured in Renovation Rumble, and the pair have together established their business ‘Cedar & Suede’ a blog and e-design business that combine the couples’ passion, experience, and creativity to provide services in renovation, and interior design. Connect with them on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter.
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