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Are you looking to upgrade your kitchen but don’t have thousands of pounds to spend on remodelling? These simple decoration tips can help you breathe fresh life into a tired, dated or worn kitchen and help you remodel your kitchen on a budget. And while some of the jobs on this list may be best tackled by the professionals, the majority can be completed by anyone with some basic DIY skills.

Painting your cupboards

Think that it’s only your walls that you can paint, think again. One of the easiest and cheapest ways to transform the look of your kitchen is to paint your kitchen cabinets, drawers and doors. Of course, if your cabinet doors are damaged then a better option would be to replace these. And, while this will cost more than painting you should still be able to update all your cabinet doors and drawers for much less than the cost of a brand new kitchen.

New worktops

Once you’ve updated your cupboards with new doors or a fresh lick of paint the next

Like the coming and going of the seasons some things are inevitable and so the time has come once again for Dulux to announce their colour of the year for 2020. Every year top international design experts come together to discuss the global trends that will affect us all in the year ahead and from these insights Dulux puts together a paint colour trend. As well as the main colour they also create four palettes that are designed to perfectly complement this colour.

As a new decade starts it gives people a fresh start and a new dawn. Tranquil Dawn takes inspiration from the colours of the early morning to create an inspiring new shade of green that works well with the other colour palettes to create a versatile colour scheme that will look great in any home.

The four colour palettes

Like the colours of the year before it, Tranquil Dawn can look different when combined with other colour palettes and Dulux have put together four example palettes that each create a

As any decorator will tell you to keep your paintbrushes in
the best possible condition and keep them performing at their best they need to
be properly cleaned after every job. In this blog, we’ll take a look at the
best ways to clean your brushes and also give you some tips on how to make your
brushes easier to clean.

Have the right solutions to hand

While most paintbrush cleaning is carried out in a similar
way, different paints require slightly different chemicals and solutions to
remove them from the brush. As a rough guide here are the best solutions to use
with each type of paint, but always check the cleaning advice on the paint
label as well.

Cellulose – Amyl
acetate from the

With the long days and warm temperatures, the summer months
are the perfect time to tackle a wide variety of home renovation projects and
give your home the love and attention it needs. Some of these projects can be
tackled by any competent DIYer while other projects are best left to the
professionals who will be able to ensure that the job is completed safely and
to a high standard.

Give your kitchen
cabinets a makeover

With the kitchen being at the heart of the home it’s one of
the most important rooms in your house. And, while a brand new kitchen will set
you back thousands of pounds, there are a couple of simple and cheap ways that
you can spruce up your kitchen for a fraction of the price of buying new units.
Painting your kitchen cabinets is a great way to breath fresh

Do you find yourself browsing sites like Pinterest and Houzz
wishing your home matched the pretty pictures? Perhaps, you’ve visited a friend
and been inspired by their beautiful open plan living area or maybe you’ve seen
something on TV that has made you think of decorating your own house. Whatever
the inspiration in this blog we’ll take a look at how to plan your next big
decorating project to ensure it is successful.

Set a budget

When planning any renovation work for your house it is
important to set yourself a realistic and affordable budget. You may have grand
plans but if you don’t have the budget to match then you’ll quickly become
frustrated and lose motivation. With a realistic budget in place, you can
choose items based on price and ensure you don’t

Whether you’re a trade professional or simply a keen DIY enthusiast, there are some tools that will prove invaluable and ae well worth investment. In this blog, we’ll take a look at some of the best DIY tools that will help you save time and energy and make your life easier.

Laser level

For anyone that regularly works on their own, a laser level is an invaluable tool for all types of jobs from painting and decorating to common DIY tasks. Hanging wallpaper straight is a breeze with the help of a laser level which allows you to spend more time doing the job and less time measuring and setting out.

Laser levels can be used for measuring up and setting out
everything from tiles and kitchens to curtains and mirrors. From a simple spot
laser to a

We all know that one of the secrets to getting a perfect
finish when decorating is surface preparation but what can you do if your walls
have a damp problem, are rough or have a lot of surface cracks. In an ideal
world you would refinish the wall prior to decoration but sometimes this is
just not practical. As well as helping to improve the surface specialist wall
coverings can also help make your rooms warmer and help dampen sounds. In this
blog, we’ll take a look at some of these specialist wall coverings and their
applications.

Sound insulation
paper

For anyone looking to add some basic soundproofing to their rooms the

With spring finally on the way now is the time to start
planning out your list of DIY and decorating jobs to get your house ready for
the year ahead. Spring is the perfect time to give your home such much needed
TLC and make a start on all those projects you’ve been putting off over the
cold winter months. In this blog, we’ll look at which jobs you should be
prioritising now the nights are getting longer.

Paint your front door

Give your home added curb appeal by updating your front door
with a fresh lick of paint. Whether you stick with the current colour or choose
to change it is up to you but whatever you choose a fresh lick of paint will go
a long way to creating the right first impression. Maximise the impact of your
transformation by adding a new house number to your door

Looking for some inspiration for your home decorating
projects for the year ahead? In this blog, we’ll take a look at some stunning
colour options and trends for the year ahead. From bright vibrant colours to
subtle tones, these colour palettes will help you transform your home and give
your home décor a new lease of life.

Warm grey tones

Grey is often associated with being a cool colour but with
the addition of a pink or lilac tint it can really warm up the colour and help
create a lovely cosy feeling in your rooms. Any professional painter or
decorator will be able to help you choose a suitable base colour and mix the
paint to bring added warmth.

Popular purple

With spring on the way now is the perfect time to refresh your home décor and give your walls a nice new lick of paint. Not only is this an affordable way to update the style of your home but for anyone looking to sell their property this simple refresh could help you get more for your house. Use the checklist below to make sure you have the right tools for the job before getting started.

Decorating checklist:

• A tin of paint in your chosen colour
• Paint roller and tray
• One medium and one small paint brush
• Masking tape
• Drop cloths and plastic sheeting
• Absorbent cloths
• A step ladder
• White spirit and painting rag

Pick your paint

One of the hardest jobs is actually choosing the paint that you want for your new look. For those struggling to choose some paint, the Dulux Visualizer app can help give you an instant view of how your walls could look. It is always worth