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ADD A GLOSSY CONTRAST

Matt or eggshell have long been the go-to for woodwork, but gloss is back in vogue. On selected areas, such as cupboard doors, this lacquered finish will give deeper shades such as olive green, dark blue or even black a lift, and brings character to otherwise ordinary features. Water-based gloss is much easier to work with than

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