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FIRE IT UP

Refresh a tired mantelpiece with a lick of paint. Choose a bold tone to make the fireplace the focal point of your room; bright yellow or sugar pink are Instagramfavourite colours and will give a room a sense of fun. For a more subtle look, choose a colour that matches your wallpaper or skirting. If you want to give your fireplace a complete makeover, paint the tiles and alcove too.

IN THE FRAME

No matter how much we love old family photos, we can stop noticing them if they’ve been in the same frames for a while. Changing the colour of the frames will help you look at them with fresh eyes. Use masking tape to block out a section of the frame and

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