Five foundations of paint finishes

Whether you want to highlight original features such as cornices, dadoes and skirtings, or need to disguise an awkwardly shaped wall, there are tricks to place the focus just where you want it, say our trio of pros

Try these on-trend paint tricks to give your home a whole new look

Try these easy tricks to instantly give a sense of space in even the tiniest of rooms

Challenge convention and trade an unassuming white-painted ceiling for one that packs a decorative punch

Totally transformative and done in a weekend (or less) – these updates are small victories

Renovation projects come with an onslaught of dust and decisions. I’ve learned that a bit of design soul-searching up front can help save you from choice paralysis later