Sunday project

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

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

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

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

THIS MONTH, INJECT A SPLASH OF COLOUR INTO YOUR GARDEN USING EXTERIOR PAINT ON WOODWORK, FURNITURE AND EXTERIOR WALLS

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.