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What is distemper paint? Why this finish is trending right now

Distemper paint is the enigmatic paint finish everybody's talking about

Ideal Home

What colours make a bedroom feel cosier? 9 shades that will give your space a cocooning feel

From earthy tones and warm neutrals to peachy hues and darker colours...

Ideal Home

Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson's kitchen exemplifies an expert's favorite springtime shade for 2024

Green makes for a seasonally appropriate paint color, and the couple's London apartment is a trove of inspiration

Homes & Gardens

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The fresh new colour trend for spring/summer is a sophisticated take on green that will elevate your home

Grab your martini and embrace the olive green trend

Ideal Home

How to make your deck look expensive - 7 ways to turn a deck into your favourite area of the garden

Take your deck from drab to fab

Ideal Home

Experts urge you to think twice before painting your couch or chairs, here's why

You should think twice before you paint a couch or leather chairs. Our experts explain why and how to go about completing these projects for the best results

Homes & Gardens

How to decorate with Farrow & Ball's Sulking Room Pink - the ultimate grown-up blush shade

Pink isn't going anywhere - here's how to make it work in any room

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Can you paint gloss kitchen cabinets? Experts reveal it's only possible with this one crucial step

With the right equipment, it's possible to give your kitchen a fresh look without calling in the professionals

Ideal Home

Reese Witherspoon uses this paint technique to create a clever color contrast we can all replicate

This color trick elevates every room in our home – and experts say it's not as intricate as it initially appears

Homes & Gardens

The benefits of natural light and simple ways to boost the amount of daylight in your home

Discover why – and how – you should boost natural light levels for your physical and mental health

Ideal Home

This colour trend could be making your winter blues worse – experts reveal the shades you should be using instead

Combat seasonal affective disorder with cheerful paint colours – but avoid these trendy shades

Ideal Home

How to get better at DIY without spending a fortune

From choosing the best tools to doing the right prep – plus, the jobs you should never attempt

The Guardian - UK

5 ways to get rid of paint smell – options from the pros

Getting rid of the distinctive smell of paint isn’t easy, but there are a few tricks you can employ to get the job done…

Homes & Gardens

4 colors to avoid when painting your fence – the shades that don't work for your boundaries and what to pick instead

As one of the main features of your home that passers-by will see, picking a pleasing fence shade is a must

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Tom’s Guide

7 paint colors that make a room look bigger

If you have a small room, these paint colors will work wonders in making your space look and feel bigger.

Insider UK

The Paint Shed acquired by Brewers

Stirling-headquartered business sees the opportunity for between five and 10 more store openings across Scotland

Tom’s Guide

7 painting mistakes to avoid — top tips from an expert

Before you get out the paint brush to revamp your home, make sure you avoid these common painting mistakes.

Ideal Home

Interior design experts reveal the colour rules you should be breaking

Which rules to break - and what you should be doing instead

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The 60-30-10 rule - what it is and how to use it to your advantage

The experts explain this decorating rule, how to achieve the look - and when you should be ignoring it

Ideal Home

Decorating experts debunk 5 painting myths – avoid making these classic mistakes

If you want the best finish, the experts suggest ignoring these myths

Ideal Home

How to paint interior windows - a step-by-step guide

Follow our top tips and take on this easy DIY job to give your interior windows a smart refresh with a lick of paint

The Independent UK

DIY painting jobs to do over the festive period – to save you cash

These budget paint hacks will freshen up your home for the New Year, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Daily Mirror

Decorator shares 'impressive' tip to help tackle damp and mould stains in minutes

A decorator has shared a product that he claims can treat mould and damp stains in minutes, but before you use it, make sure you get to the root of the issue and address the problem first

Chronicle Live

Expert reveals why you should never paint over mould, and how to treat it properly

Thick black mould can not only be an eyesore but is also highly detrimental to health - but painting over it will not get rid of the problem.

Daily Mirror

Experts' urgent warning on painting over mould and damp - and how to treat it properly

If you've got black mould in your home, your first instinct will be to get rid of it - but simply painting over it is a big no-no, as there are better ways to deal with it to stop it from coming back

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