Make it! TWO-TONE WALLS
Choose an emulsion paint colour and a coordinating white shade – for this space (above) Lorraine used Maritime Teal and Swedish White by Dulux.
Apply the lighter colour to the ceiling and top section of walls, painting slightly over where you want the dividing line to be.
When the paint is dry, use a spirit level and a pencil to lightly draw a straight dividing line all along the walls.
Apply decorator’s tape just above the pencil mark, making sure it is fully sealed so no paint can seep underneath it.
Paint the lower section of the walls in the darker colour, slightly overlapping the tape.
Carefully remove the tape while the paint is still wet.
used muted tones in the bedrooms for a soothing feel, but went brighter and bolder in the downstairs spaces.
For the furniture, we kept to simple shapes and chose mid-century Scandi styles that fit in with the era of the house. Rattan, cane and bamboo accents suit the coastal setting and they’re great for adding warmth and texture, so we dotted them around each room. We also added lots of tufted and textured soft furnishings for a cosy feel.
Getting creative
Using different paint techniques is a simple and affordable way of adding character. We decided to do two-tone walls in the dining room to make the ceiling seem higher, and now it feels really light and airy. At first, I wasn’t