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How to paint wooden furnishings

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Painting wooden furniture can be an enjoyable and fulfilling project, whether you're updating a well-loved table or restoring a family relic. It's a really simple and quick way to refresh a space or incorporate a new colour scheme. Paints : Wood primer  Top coats  Essentials: Brush Masking tape Paint tray Sander / Sand paper Roller Sponge Vacuum cleaner Additional items: Cloth Degreaser  Paint stirrer Screwdriver Spray bottle Place your furnishings in the centre of the protected working area before you begin to avoid any damage. After that, hide or unscrew all hinges, knobs, and handles.  If the furniture has previously been painted or varnished, use medium grit sandpaper to gently sand it to create a smooth, absorbent surface. Using a small brush for the corners and a small roller for the larger surfaces, apply a coat of wood priming. Before applying your primer, remember to give it a good stir! To prevent runs and sags in the top colour, evenly apply two coats of...

Use sunny yellow wall shades to create a cosy welcome.

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  Wall paints in sunshine yellow will brighten your hallway. Ideal Yellow Hue Bright yellow can bring some sunlight into your hallway and emit wonderful energy. There is an extensive array of yellow hues to select from, ranging from delicate pastels to vivid and strong tones. But before settling on the ideal yellow hue, it's crucial to take the room's dimensions and natural lighting into account. Combining Yellow with Crisp White Even though yellow is a fun and upbeat colour, it's crucial to find a balance to prevent the hallway from appearing overly busy. Make sure that the flooring, furniture, and decorations in the hallway are all in neutral or complimentary tones if you decide to go with yellow walls.  You might think about using bright white accents to contrast with the cheerful yellow walls . The visual attraction of yellow and white is enhanced by their fresh and cheery style. The yellow walls are wonderfully complemented by the wooden furnishings and white trim. Ad...

Make your baby's home comfortable beyond the nursery.

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 "Now that the nursery is decorated, what other parts of the house should we consider updating before the baby arrives?" When getting ready to welcome a new baby into the house, it's only normal to concentrate your decorating efforts on the nursery. You and your child will spend time in other areas of the house besides the nursery and with perfect home decor About 40% of expectant parents want to create cosy and inviting environments in other living spaces, but they don't know where to begin due to time constraints, per AkzoNobel research. Here, we recommend the areas to focus on first when you're short on time: "Now that the nursery is decorated, what other parts of the house should we consider updating before the baby arrives?" When getting ready to welcome a new baby into the house, it's only normal to concentrate your decorating efforts on the nursery. You and your child will spend time in other areas of the house besides the nursery. About 40% o...

Your house may need a purple hallway to make an attractive impression.

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  Luxurious and elegant, purple exudes a royal and rich aura. It feels like you are giving everyone who enters your door a red carpet treatment when you use it in your hallway. Selecting the Ideal Shade of Purple for Hallways Choosing the appropriate purple hue for your hallways can be your key to a striking front door. Every hue has a distinct personality, whether it's a vivid violet, a gentle orchard, or a deep mauve. When paired with clean white accents, it creates a timeless appearance that never fails to dazzle. One more original thought? Try using two tones. Paint your hallway with a lighter colour at the top and a darker hue at the bottom. This gives your hallway a contemporary edge while also enlarging and energising it. Colour Combinations for Hallways - Gold and Purple Purple and gold go together like clockwork for people who enjoy a hint of vintage appeal. This combination is elegant and sophisticated, evoking memories of old estates and stately palaces. This combinati...