TIME AT HOME
Timepiece Amethyst, £60 a roll; Epoch Resistance ultra matt emulsion, £44 for 2.5ltr, both Graham & Brown
The year’s hottest wallpaper – revealed! The wait is over! Graham & Brown has unveiled its Wallpaper of the Year for 2021 – and it’s a real gem! Inspired by both archive prints and contemporary elements, Timepiece Amethyst blends modern geometrics with bold florals in a luxurious palette. What’s more, the design is perfectly complemented by G&B’s Paint Colour of the Year, Epoch – a rich shade of mulberry that’s sure to bring extra richness and depth to your interiors.
Peel-and-stick paint swatches, £1 each, Coat Paints
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MOUNTING TAPES VERSATILE & TOUGH
Permanently bond anything from wood to ceramics. Gorilla heavy duty mounting tape, £6.50, Wilko
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This weather-resistant tape can be used indoors or outdoors. T-Rex clear mounting tape, £8.99, Amazon
CLEAR CHOICE
Transparent for invisible, no-nailsnecessary mounting. Scotch clear mounting tape, £3.85, B&Q
The latest need-to-knows to help you improve your home
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Ditch paint tester pots When it comes to finding the perfect paint colour for your walls, Coat Paints has changed the game for ever. Say goodbye to messy tester pots and say hello to peel-and-stick colour swatches. Simply pop them in any room you like, then move around to try colours in different lights. They won’t mark walls and they’re recyclable too. Magic!
Protect your home against germs It’s not surprising that the demand for antiviral fabrics is on the rise and Blinds2Go is ahead of the curve with its new range. The tried and tested antiviral treatment creates a layer of protection against viruses, while helping to reduce stains and odours settling on the material. The made-to-measure collection is also available with a blackout backing – perfect for bedrooms.
Made-to-measure antiviral roller blinds, from £11.55, Blinds2Go
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