Ideal Home

Weekend decorator

1 TRY AN OMBRE BACKDROP

Whether you’re painting a plain wall or panelling, have a go at a graduated colour look for a hefty dose of drama (without having to deal with fiddly paint effects). Either use Frogtape for a crisp edge or blend the shades using a criss-crossing action with a dry paintbrush.

2 HOW TO REFRESH A KITCHEN ISLAND WITH WOODEN PANELLING

If your island is looking a bit tired,

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Ideal Home

Ideal Home2 min read
Make It Work For You PRE-OWNED RANGE COOKERS
There is something about a range cooker that gives a kitchen personality. The only problem? They’re not cheap, which is why many people buy second-hand. Here, we explain how to find the range of your dreams for a fraction of the cost of a new one.
Ideal Home2 min read
Make It Work For You SMART LIGHTING
Thanks to improvements in Wi-Fi connectivity, smart lighting has become much more affordable in recent years, and easier to retrofit, too. Q Can I fit it myself? Custom-wired installations are complicated and pricy, which is why plug-and-play smar
Ideal Home3 min read
Tidy House Tidy Mind
A bathroom is where we take long showers or hot bubble baths and prioritise self-care. But it can’t be spa-like if your cabinet is overflowing and the countertop is cluttered with shampoo bottles, face washes and other toiletries. You might think it

Related