Special effects

Dulux Design Copper Effect, $135/L

This metallic paint can be applied to tables, ornaments, plant pots, even whole walls, instantly transforming them into eye-catching feature pieces. Combine it with the complementary Patina Effect product to give surfaces a beautifully aged appearance. Suitable for exterior use. Dulux; 132 525 or dulux.com.au

Laminate Paint in White Illusion, $53/L

Give dated bathroom and kitchen cabinets a new lease of life with this clever laminate and melamine paint. It’s hard-wearing, anti-bacterial, protects against mould and mildew, and can be tinted to more than 1000 different colours. White Knight; 131 686 or whiteknightpaints.com.au

Artisan Collection Surface Bloom in Natural Sand, $75/L

This textured paint is part of the company’s extensive new range of specialty finishes. The warm neutral tone looks lovely alongside timber and leather elements; different effects can be achieved by adding other products from the Artisan Collection. Suitable for use on interior and exterior walls. Haymes Paint; 1800 033 431 or haymespaint.com.au

Woodwash Exterior in Black, $44/L

A versatile opaque woodwash for exteriors, it can also be used on furniture, floors and benchtops when sealed with Murothane, a clear protective finish. Low-VOC, waterrepellent, UV-stable, and mould- and mildew-resistant. Murobond Paint; 1800 199 299 or murobond.com.au