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Unleash the unlimited potential of paint by thinking outside all-white ceilings and skirtings, and playing with special textured effects to turn walls and furniture into works of art. Have some fun with a D.I.Y. mural and colourful decorative items to bring personality to every room.
1. Upcycle an old cabinet to make a custom sideboard with bronze-tinted, reflective glass doors to conceal clutter.
2. Treat the ceiling of your living space as a ‘fifth wall’ by painting it a pretty hue.
3. Add the same colour to a door and frame to tie with the ceiling for a cohesive look
4. Try a textured wall paint to give an extra dimension and visual warmth. It’s also great for disguising surface imperfections. We used Dulux ‘Light Texture’ in Grey Fort applied with a 12mm-nap roller for a subtle dappled finish, but a large paintbrush used in crosshatch strokes would achieve an even more dramatic result.
5. Spice up a doorway or arch with a different hue. We used the golden glow of Dulux Hay Wain to define the arch and emphasise the elegance of its shape.
6. Upgrade ho-hum timber dining chairs with ultramatt chalk-effect paint.
7. Transform a wall with a fabulous bespoke mural, using affordable 250ml acrylic paint sample pots in your choice of colours.
Note: Ensure your cot meets Australian Standard safety requirements. We added soft furnishings for decorative purposes only – remove all but bottom sheet when bub is in cot.
Not sure what colours to take the plunge with? Choose a prominent decor item, such as wall art, your curtain fabric or even a favourite vase, then theme your palette around that.
Thoroughly clean a preloved timber sideboard inside and out with sugar soap, remove door knobs, scrape off flaking paint or varnish and mask off the glass door panels with painter’s tape and paper. Sand to create a key for the paint and wipe away dust. Using an angled brush for detail work and a mini roller on larger sections, apply one coat of 3-in-1 primer inside and out. Leave to dry. Using a clean angled brush and a chalk-paint brush, apply two coats of Dulux ‘Chalk Effect’ paint to the outside, leaving to dry after each coat. Paint interior in a complementary shade, leaving to dry. Clean glass door panels, then attach tinted window film (we used an applicator kit). Add new door knobs.
For previously painted timber chairs, wash down with sugar soap, scrape off any flaking paint, then fill any cracks, holes or indentations with timber filler and leave to dry. Sand filler and any rough areas to a smooth finish and wipe away dust. Using a paintbrush, apply one coat of 3-in-1 primer and leave to dry. Using a chalk-paint brush, apply two coats of Dulux ‘Chalk Effect’ paint, leaving to dry after each coat.
Ensure the background painted wall is clean and dry. Sketch designs in pencil onto the wall. Tip: Imperfectly hand-drawn curves and circles add quirky charm. Starting with the arch colour first, outline the design using a small angled brush, then fill in using a mini roller, applying two coats and leaving to dry after each coat. Repeat with the sun circle. Once dry, mask off the vertical stripe using painter’s tape, then apply the colour as before and remove tape. Use a small round painting sponge to apply random dots to the dry vertical stripe, and a narrow craft brush to paint the sun’s rays and eye.
When painting, always wear the recommended safety gear, work on a drop sheet, ensure the room is well ventilated and keep tools and materials out of the reach of children and pets.
Check out the latest colour trends, plus fun ways to use them at your place.
Photo Credit: James Moffat
Asbestos, lead-based paints and copper chromium arsenic (CCA) treated timber are health hazards you need to look out for when renovating older homes. These substances can easily be disturbed when renovating and exposure to them can cause a range of life-threatening diseases and conditions including cancer. For information on the dangers of asbestos, lead-based paint and CCA treated timber and tips for dealing with these materials contact your local council's Environmental Health Officer or visit our Health & Safety page.
When following our advice in our D.I.Y. videos, make sure you use all equipment, including PPE, safely by following the manufacturer’s instructions. Check that the equipment is suitable for the task and that PPE fits properly. If you are unsure, hire an expert to do the job or talk to a Bunnings Team Member.
