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Consider these paint tips before DIY home decor projects

Roisin Healy by Roisin Healy
July 20, 2020
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A lick of paint is a quick way to transform your home, but avoid any mishaps with expert advice

Changing the colour scheme of your home will instantly change the mood of your space. A colour refresh doesn’t have to be an intimidating project, and with a little bit of knowledge and clever techniques, you can achieve a really amazing finish. It’s important to remember that any paint expert will tell you that preparation is key. But once your base is ready, there really is no limit to what you can achieve with paint in your home. Here are some experts to turn to for colour advice before you pick up the paintbrush.

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Be brave with a mural

Mural wallpapers have become popular, and of course feature walls never really went away. But if you’re willing to flex your creative muscles, you can create your own unique design with paint that will really reflect your personality and taste. And shouldn’t that be what your home is all about? Check out Alannah Monk‘s highlights to see how she planned and created this stunning mural, using colours from Crowne Paints.

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A post shared by The Abode Stylist (@alannahmonks) on May 26, 2020 at 12:01pm PDT

Learn how to prime, properly

For those building or renovating their homes, taking on the paint work yourself seems like a good idea, until it’s time to get started! Kate at Carlow Paint Hub is the authority to go to for all your painting questions, and she shares lots of brilliant advice on the @carlowpainthub Instagram.

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We get a lot of queries from people who are building or renovating their homes. Here are the top 3 most frequently asked questions: 1. Do you have to buy a separate primer (I answer this in the video but i forgot to add that now only is using the primer a better system but it is much cheaper than buying cheap topcoats and watering them down, so its a double win!). 2. Which emulsion do you recommend? 3. How do you know when your freshly painted plaster walls are ready for painting? #paintingyourhome #newbuild #emulsions #newbuildhome #irishhomes

A post shared by @ carlowpainthub on Jul 20, 2020 at 7:09am PDT

Create a standout front door

If you want to tranform your home exterior, one of the easiest ways is to change the colour of your front door. But there are lots of elements to consider. In this article on painting your front door, Fleetwood Paints Interior Designer Patricia Wakely explains that,”location and environment have a huge influence on colour choice – as what looks great on a bustling vibrant city centre town house may not be appropriate in a leafy secluded country retreat, where the sky line and landscape play a big part in the look of the house.” She advises homeowners to keep the finish in mind. Painted houses can explore any colour options, warm bricks and stone work can work well with cooler tones of green or blue, and harsher stone finishes can go for warmer shades.

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A pale sea green is a cool colour that sits beautifully on front doors for many styles of homes. 😍 A clean white surround draws your eye to the calming ‘Broken Horizon.’ 🎨: Broken Horizon( colour mixed into Fleetwood Advanced Eggshell) #fleetwood #fleetwoodpaint #fleetwoodpaints #fleetwoodadvanced #exteriordesign #exterior #exteriors #exteriorpainting #exteriorinspiration #exteriorinspo #frontdoor #frontdoorinspo #frontdoordecor

A post shared by Fleetwood Paints (@fleetwood_paints) on Apr 1, 2020 at 1:48pm PDT

Create impact with uniform colour

If there is a shade you love, painting woodwork and walls in the same shade can be really striking. Used in dramatic effect on this Farrow and Ball staircase, this look is easy to achieve and will last as long as you use the apppropriate finish.

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A combination of Modern Emulsion walls and Modern Eggshell stairs, both in #HagueBlue, means that the surfaces in this hallway are as tough as they are beautiful! ✨ Available in all our of 148 colours, our Modern range of finishes is the ideal solution for a busy home. #FarrowandBall #ADailyDoseOfColour Photo by @suszi_saunders

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Add new dimensions to your space

Colour blocking is an easy way to add interest to your space, and to help zone a room. We love this dark navy stripe that almost adds a panel-effect to this workspace.

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Apply horizontal blocks of colour to create colour contrasts and accents in otherwise monochromatic schemes.⁠ ⁠ Upper Wall: Celestial White⁠ Lower Wall: Dock Blue⁠

A post shared by Little Greene (@littlegreenepaintcompany) on Jul 6, 2020 at 10:05am PDT

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Use leftover paints to create artwork

Rather than letting leftover paints and testers languish in your shed, make use of them with a creative project. This lovely fern print looks professional, but was made with readily available materials. The added bonus is that if you’ve used the colour in your home, the colour already appeals to you and will complement the rest of the room.

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How to create a fern leaf canvas using leftover roller testers 🍃 #art #nature #inspired #leaf #rollertester #@coracollinscolour

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Refresh your garden furniture

Outdoor furniture can quickly become weathered, and a bright shade of paint can make it look like new. But preperation is needed to ensure an even colour that will last. This simple video from Colourtrend shows you how easy it is to achieve a flawless finish.

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Watch this step by step video to learn how to transform your garden into a rejuvenated space by adding a dash of colour and a hint of DIY 🎨 ⁣ Products used:⁣ – Degreaser ⁣ – Fine Sandpaper⁣ – Appropriate Primer⁣ – Colourtrend Brush or Roller⁣ – Woodcoat 1087 Bay Coral⁣ ⁣ #yourhomeyourlivesourispiration

A post shared by Colourtrend (@colourtrendpaints) on Jun 19, 2020 at 9:07am PDT

Consider custom colour

You don’t have to spend time agonising over paint swatches that you don’t immediately love. If you’re after a luxe effect, or have a more intricate project in mind, consider the services of a colour consultant. They will know luxury paint brands, colour trends and also be able to create a custom colour that is perfect for your home.

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a few of my most recent customised colours 🌈 #customcolour #paintcolours

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Get the right tools

Anyone who has painted a room knows the stress of smudges ruining a clean line. A roller or standard paintbrush simply mightn’t be up to the task, and choosing a different brush for detailing could make all the difference. It’s easier to prevent mistakes than fix them!

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To get those crisp clean lines between walls, or on the ceiling, use a long armed angled brush. This will help you to achieve a neat finish, and avoid any touch ups! 📷 @Homewithmrstate using Midnight Sapphire

A post shared by Johnstone's Paint (@johnstonespaint) on Jun 5, 2020 at 7:45am PDT

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