Rust-Oleum Pink matt multi-surface neon paint, £6 per 125ml, B&Q
NEW YEAR, NEW LOOKS
for less! Start 2021 with a fresh new look with these quick and purse-friendly room updates
FIRE IT UP Refresh a tired mantelpiece with a lick of paint. Choose a bold tone to make the replace the focal point of your room; bright yellow or sugar pink are Instagramfavourite colours and will give a room a sense of fun. For a more subtle look, choose a colour that matches your wallpaper or skirting. If you want to give your replace a complete makeover, paint the tiles and alcove too.
DIY leopard cushion kit, £15, ShopMissElla on Etsy
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LIVING ROOM IN THE FRAME No matter how much we love old family photos, we can stop noticing them if they’ve been in the same frames for a while. Changing the colour of the frames will help you look at them with fresh eyes. Use masking tape to block out a Pebeo Gold section of the frame and paint leaf akes, it with a contrasting colour £8.15, Cass Art (we love using tester pots for this). For a luxurious look, apply a little gold leaf too.
Pia photo frames, from £20, Oliver Bonas
Velvet cushion covers in Teal and Yellow, £2.50 each, Primark
CUSHY NUMBER Change up the sofa with a new set of cushions. Shop around for a bargain or get creative and make your own. DIY cushion-making kits are a good starting point for a quirky piece. Once you’ve learned the ropes, you can start making simple slip covers too. Dunelm’s feather cushion pads will last you a lifetime, and you can switch the covers every season. Upcycle your old tablecloths or curtains and your new cushions will cost next to nothing.
