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Whether you’re looking for a quick update or a total revamp, paint is the perfect way to brighten a space

TRY A HALF-PAINTED WALL Get a hit of bolder colour without committing to a whole room redo by trying a half-and-half paint treatment on a feature wall. A rich, warm colour on the lower section of wall will make a cosy backdrop for a sofa or a decorative piece like a sideboard or cabinet.

CREATE AN ILLUSION An easy way of updating a white or neutral room, a half-painted wall with a darker colour at the bottom (and paler colour at the top) will also create the illusion of height in a living room with low ceilings.

QUICK UPDATE Using paint is still one of the quickest and easiest ways to create a feature wall. Start by considering the colour themes you already have: if you want a subtle, calming space, then choose something complementary, while contrasting colours work best for impact.

GO FREEHAND Murals make for a super stylish feature wall. If you’re handy with a paintbrush, why not look at your wall as a blank canvas and design your own mural using a selection of three to four paint colours?

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