PAINT JOB

DIGGING out the paint roller and dust sheets might not be the first thing you consider when it comes to introducing more light into the home.

However, painting dark walls in a glorious shade of white will not only make your home appear brighter but will make the space feel bigger too.

White walls will make the most of any natural light in the home, reflecting it instead of absorbing it like some darker colours.

For best results avoid a brilliant white, which will make the home appear cold and clinical, and instead opt for an off-white shade in a satin finish.