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Inside a 65 square metre home where space and light are in abundance

This couple wondered if they could live well on a 65 square metre footprint. As it turned out, they could.

Clare Chapman
By Clare Chapman (Editor in Chief, HOME)
Last updated: 1 February 2024 | 6 min read

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