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May 01, 2025

Brighten your home for summer with striking paint effects, suggests SAM WYLIE-HARRIS

NOTHING lifts the mood like a pretty palette, radiant glow or sultry vibe of plummy tones... especially if you're dabbling in a little DIY.

And this season it’s all about expressing yourself: "Discover the joyful brightness of yellow and calming essence of tranquil green," suggests Flora Hogg, interior designer and colour consultant at Craig & Rose.

Paint is also the perfect tool to transform a space. As Flora puts it: "Colour invites you to refresh your surroundings and explore new ways to express your style as the seasons change."

And with the confidence to create a thing of beauty, your brush strokes can be geared towards individuality.

Helen Shaw, director of marketing (International) for paint manufacturer Benjamin Moore says: "Bold and energetic paint applications are currently trending in interior design in response to the 'primary play' trend that's all about nostalgia and not taking styling too seriously. This look embraces experimentation with colour making it perfect for the home and, in particular, to refresh a living room design."

Here's how to express yourself and make a positive impact...

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