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2025: The Year of Green Bedrooms

Refined, modern bedroom with deep green walls and complementary wooden furniture

Looking for a way to refresh your bedroom without a full renovation? Want something calming, elegant, and effortlessly on-trend? The answer might be as simple as a tin of green paint and a touch of creativity. With a bit of planning and the right guidance, a green bedroom makeover can be one of the most rewarding DIY projects you’ll ever ...

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Emulsion Paint Is So Last Year

A Man Painting an Interior Wall with Paint

Is your next paint project really crying out for emulsion—or is it time for something better? For decades, emulsion has been the go-to choice for wall and ceiling paints. It’s easy to apply, dries quickly, and is widely available. But here’s the thing: we’re no longer painting like it’s 1995. Modern homes need finishes that last longer, perform better, and ...

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How to Work Out m² of a Room when Buying Paint

A yellow tape measure stretched out on a wooden floor, displaying measurement markings.

Planning to paint, varnish, stain, or treat a room? Before you start, you need to know exactly how much area you’re working with. Getting the right square meterage ensures you buy the right amount of materials, avoid wastage, and stick to your budget. Whether you’re decorating walls, painting a floor, or calculating an area for varnishing, this guide will take ...

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Paint It Black – The Cheat Code For Your Interior Doors

A black interior door in a modern home, leading to an inviting living room.

Have you ever looked at your home and felt something was missing? You’ve refreshed your walls, updated your flooring, and styled every corner of your home—yet your doors remain overlooked. Here’s the simple, secret cheat code: painting your wooden doors black. This simple DIY upgrade transforms your space, adding depth, contrast, and a touch of sophistication that makes everything else ...

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Keep Calm and Use Wall Filler: The Secret to Flawless Walls

A person wearing gloves uses a putty knife to apply filler on a smooth wall.

  Why Wall Filler is Essential for a Smooth Finish   Walls endure constant use. Everyday life brings accidental knocks, shifting furniture, home renovations, and enthusiastic DIY projects that don’t always go as planned. Over time, cracks, dents, and holes from picture hooks or shelving units start to show. While they may seem minor, these imperfections affect the overall look ...

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Best Paints For Your Kitchen

A modern kitchen with sage green cabinets, white worktops, and classic panelled doors, showing an updated look without full replacement.

  Choosing the Right Paint for Your Kitchen   Your kitchen is one of the busiest and most demanding spaces in any home, requiring paints that can endure constant exposure to heat, moisture, grease, and frequent cleaning. Ordinary interior wall paints lack the durability needed, making it essential to choose specialist formulations that provide enhanced protection against stains, scrubbing, and ...

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Attention to Detail: Colour Match Paint Dos and Don’ts

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  Why Colour Matching Matters   Getting the right colour match is key for any paint job, whether you’re freshening up a space, finishing a new build, or keeping a brand’s look consistent across different locations. Using paint samples ensures well-matched colours that enhance the appearance of spaces, making surfaces like walls and ceilings feel polished and professional. Slight mismatches ...

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Don’t Make These Mist Coat Mistakes

A close-up of a paint roller applying a mist coat to a newly plastered wall for proper paint adhesion.

Applying a mist coat is a crucial step when painting new plaster, yet many DIYers and even professionals make costly mistakes. Skipping or incorrectly applying a mist coat can lead to peeling paint, uneven finishes, and a paint job that doesn’t last. In this guide, we’ll cover the biggest mist coat mistakes and how to avoid them for a flawless ...

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