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Decorating
Why does leaving a little empty space on shelves help your favourite items stand out more?
It’s tempting to fill every inch of a shelf with books, decor and souvenirs, especially when you have lots of things you like. But...
Decorating
How can using a pair of matching lamps on side tables make a bedroom feel more balanced?
When both sides of a bed have similar side tables and matching lamps, the whole setup looks intentional and calm. It gives a sense...
Painting
How can testing paint on both a sunny wall and a shaded wall prevent disappointment later?
A colour never looks exactly the same across a whole room. On a sunny wall, it might appear lighter, warmer, and more washed out....
Painting
What benefit is there in painting the inside of shelves or niches a different colour from the wall?
Shelves and niches are natural focal points, but if they’re all the same colour as the wall, they can fade away. Painting the inside...
Painting
How can choosing softer, muted colours in small rooms stop them feeling too closed in?
Very dark or very bright, intense colours can be dramatic, but in small rooms they sometimes feel like the walls are pressing in. The...
Painting
Why is it helpful to keep a small labelled jar of touch-up paint in each main room?
Tiny chips, scuffs, nail holes and marks appear on walls over time no matter how careful you are. If you have to dig through...