Paint & paper

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

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When it was time for Samantha Kelly and her husband Jack to find a new home, top of Samantha’s wishlist was somewhere she could fill with character. ‘We needed more space and, as our previous home was

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If you can’t paint your garden walls or fence, you can still add interest by using outdoor textiles to inject some colour and pattern. Dig out tester pots or leftover paint to jazz up plain planters.