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Painting: The Process of Cutting In
When painting a room, it’s essential to pay attention to the small details. Cutting in refers to the process of outlining the walls and ceilings before painting the bulk of the surfaces. Adding this border beforehand can help to create sharper corners and a more...
Design Inspiration for the Year Ahead
Whenever homeowners are keen to redecorate and inject a new sense of style into their living space, it’s important to cater to individual tastes rather than following the crowd. Buying into a trend just because it’s fashionable could be counterproductive and leave...
Simple Tips to Redecorate the Home
While a lengthy renovation can truly transform a home, it may not be feasible due to a lack of time or budgetary concerns. Even lovingly designed interiors can start to look a little bit tired and leave homeowners itching to inject something new and exciting. When...
Colour Trends for 2024
Deciding to change the décor and colour scheme in a room should reflect personal choice and a homeowner’s individual tastes. Our professional decorators at Scott Anson Painters and Decorators Ltd. would advise DIYers that they don’t have to follow a set rulebook. Even...
Wallpaper – Always in Style
With a vast range of designs and colours available, wallpaper can breathe new life into any room. While paint has its place, it is hard to replicate the texture and pattern afforded by a high-quality wallpaper. Using wallpaper also has the added benefit of concealing...
Modernise a Home by Painting Wooden Panelling
Wooden panelling can look a little dated in a modern home, almost reminiscent of past decades. However, it is possible to update the look of wooden panelling without removing it entirely; if the correct techniques are used, it’s a relatively simple process to give...
Decorating with the Perfect Consistency of Paint
Decorating can be a straightforward process, but if the paint is too thick or too thin the results may be disappointing. Thick paint can result in unsightly ridges and a lumpy, sloppy finish – which is all the more upsetting after cleaning and preparing the surfaces!...
Wallpaper – A Modern Way to Add Personality to the Home
The perfect wallpaper can bring a much-needed lift to any room, whether it’s the living room, the dining room or a spare bedroom. Wallpaper can even be used in kitchens or bathrooms, with suitable options on the market that can withstand the humidity created in these...
Giving the Humble Shed a New Lease of Life
The frost, rain and wind of the autumn and winter seasons can take a toll on outside spaces, and spring is a great time to revamp a shed with a new lick of paint. This time of year is ideal, as cooler weather could prevent paint from drying properly and hotter weather...
Painting Interior Windows to Give Them a New Lease of Life
When looking to rejuvenate interior spaces, painting wooden window frames may not be the first option that comes to mind. However, a new paint job on some tired windows can transform an interior space. Furthermore, it’s a job that any homeowner can do if the...