Even if you're not under strict time restraints like contestants on the latest TV reality show, these seven time-saving tips can speed up the process of painting your walls.
1) Plan the painting order before you start
It's usually a good idea to start from the top of the room and work your way down – so that means painting the ceiling first before the walls and the floor. This order helps make sure that freshly-painted surfaces don't get ruined by splatter or drip marks.
If you admire the masterpieces that were painted during the Italian Renaissance, here are some fun ways to decorate your home using the styles, colours, patterns and textures of this historic period.
Step through the front doors into your home full of beautifully detailed floral or gold patterns and feel like you are going back in time to the days of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.
The wall is your canvas
One of the most relaxing things to do after stepping inside from the bite of the winter cold is to run a hot bath. Bathrooms aren't just a space for cleaning, they can be a room for unwinding and taking a much-needed break.
Whether you like to soak in the tub or get a massage from the burst of water coming out your shower-head, here are eight steps to decorate your bathroom like an oasis of comfort.
The joys of travelling the world, from soaking in the sunshine at sandy beaches on distant shores to walking through ancient temples and forts, make memories to last a lifetime. We buy souvenirs and take hundreds of photographs on our trips away, so that we have a lovely, constant reminder of the places we saw and the experiences we shared.
Luckily, there are many ways you can decorate your bedroom so that even the months in-between your trips can feel like an exotic getaway!
It's the space families gather around to share a meal, toast to special occasions, or wish each other a good morning while eating breakfast – so in many ways your kitchen is the heart of your home. Why not decorate the room to be a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach?
These decorating ideas can help make the kitchen into a winning area for lovely family meals and memories.
Walls to make your mouth water
Winter is coming, and the cold bite in the air can sometimes make us feel like staying indoors instead of heading out for that run. In other cases, we pay huge gym fees and only end up going a few times.
Does this sound familiar? A simple solution is to convert a small room in your house or even a section of your garage into a home gym.
The perks of having a home gym
A lounge is a space for families to relax. It's an area to unwind after a long day's work and put up your feet, or laugh together while you watch TV shows snuggled up on the couch. Because of this, the lounge is in many ways the 'holiday' destination of your house. Immersing it in shades of sea blue and soft, sandy whites can really help create a vacation vibe.
Nautical themes make the space fun, feeling like you are out on the open waters with the sea spray on your face and the wind in your hair. There is something blissful about the combination of blue and white, like being on a permanent holiday near the ocean. So why not turn your lounge into a sailor's dream?
With the sounds of thunderous roars and booming footsteps, dinosaurs roamed the Earth millions of years ago, but they still remain a huge part of our imaginations even today.
Both the young and the young at heart can get excited by a dino-tastic​ makeover for a bedroom. The great news is you can be as big with your design choices as a T-rex or as small as a microraptor.
For the walls
For dramatic, wall-to-wall dinosaur coverage, you can opt for this amazing dinosaur mural. It would make a stunning feature wall, showing the majesty of these creatures as they gather around a waterhole with volcanoes framing the background.
For many, fashion is an art form in its own right, and buying certain shoes or clothes is like investing in a masterpiece.
Here are four simple decorating ideas to make your dressing room a gallery of fashion.
1. Large vintage mirror
Browse the op-shops or go to different art framers for a selection of stunning, tall mirrors with intricate borders. Once you've found just the right one, paint it in your favourite vintage colour. Rather than hanging it up, prop it up against the wall outside the wardrobe door, and place a potted plant beside it. Instant chic!
Having a beautifully designed home office can help optimise your productivity, offering a calming space in which to complete your tasks. This is beneficial not only for students busy with school or university studies, but also for plenty of working professionals.
These days, many companies are embracing the concept of flexible workspaces, allowing employees to work remotely from home for a few days a month. However, staying focused at home can be tricky, so designing a customised space dedicated to study or working is a handy idea.
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