Easy wins

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

- FEATURE Ellen Finch

HIGHLIGHT WOODWORK

Repairing, replacing or highlighting decorative elements like wainscoting and plasterwork might feel like a lot of work, but in a room - particularly a grand dining room - these details can elevate your scheme with character and elegance. In this space by Parisian interior designer Marianne Evennou, woodwork, including ceiling beams, are painted a matcha green that pops against the white backdrop. The framed silk panels on the shelf depicting peonies add to the decorative backdrop of the wall.

PAINT YOUR KITCHEN CABINETRY

'Repainting your kitchen is one of the most impactful updates you can make in a weekend - it’s fast, cost-effective and completely transformative,' says Sophia Ayrton-Grime, interior designer and founder of Studio Raff. 'With the right colour - something unexpected but elegant, like this pink we used in our Stockwell project - you can create an entirely new mood without the time, mess or expense of a full renovation. It’s about using colour to bring joy and character back into the heart of the home.’

REPLACE THE STAIR RUNNER