TIME AT HOME
Rust-Oleum Universal All-Surface paint in Satin Black; Satin White; Lagoon; Rose; Slate Grey and Hammered Silver, all £19.99 for 750ml, Homebase
Jazz up radiators Radiators aren’t the most attractive feature, but now they can be! Take inspo from blogger Hester van Overbeek and transform yours using Rust-Oleum Universal All Surface paints. Create a fun design using abstract shapes and bold outlines – perfect for kids’ rooms. Allow to cure for a week before turning the radiator back on.
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DOOR KNOBS AND HANDLES SOFT TOUCH
Go tough with raw-edged leather loops. Magni small leather handle, £13.99, Dowsing & Reynolds
DOG’S LIFE
Add a bit of ‘rrruff!’ to upcycled furniture. Hand-painted Boston terrier knob, £25, Audenza
Clean up outdoors
FEATURE STEPHANIE DURRANT
After a long winter, and with spring on the way, most outdoor spaces are in need of grime busting. Karcher’s new wet and dry vacuum is just the thing for tackling garage and garden mess, making light work of everything from dust and sand to mud and gravel. There’s even a blower function for dislodging dust and leaves from tricky corners. Perfect for tasks too tough for your indoor vac. Outdoor wet & dry vac, from £89.99, Karcher
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MODERN MATERIALS Update drawers with contemporary handles. Mixed media knob in wood/brass/Cream resin, £4.95, Bombay Duck
Dare tiger print vinyl flooring, £59sq m, Atrafloor
GO FOR FIERCE FLOORING
It’s no secret that animal prints are a huge trend in fashion and home decor, but now you can go wild with your flooring, too, thanks to Atrafloor. Its latest vinyl collection features lively, colour-clashing animal-inspired patterns. The designs include quirky blue and orange leopard print, colourpopping pink and blue tiger print and abstract orange and yellow giraffe print. Made from durable vinyl that’s easy to instal, it’s sure to be a talking point for guests.
WD-40 CAN HELP REMOVE CRAYON FROM PAINTED WALLS, CLEAN UP RUSTY NAILS AND EVEN SOFTEN UP STIFF LEATHER MARCH 2020 | 109
