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PAINT AN ACCENT STRIPE

Refresh a tired living room by painting around a window recess or a doorway to create a colourful focal point. Give a plain room a pop of colour by choosing a paint a shade or two darker than the wall, or in a zingy colour to add contrast. Use low-tack painter’s tape when painting for a crisp edge.

Soft Lime Breatheasy coloured emulsion, £18 for 2.5ltr, crownpaints.co.uk

LINE A CABINET WITH PAPER

Perk up a plain dresser or display cabinet by lining the interior. Use wallpaper or craft paper in

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