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10 STEPS TO DECORATING A ROOM

1 MAP IT OUT

Before you take a scraper or brush to the walls, plan what you want to do in the room. Creating a mood board will give you an idea of what papers and paints you’ll need, and the accessories to set them off. It’ll prep you for the task ahead; you can decide what you want to do to the walls and the ceiling – whether you’ll be papering or painting – and the best order to tackle it in. Try tester pots or peel and stick patches

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