Wall & window wellness

One of the cheapest ways to give a room some vooma is with a bright new paint job. And it’s not difficult for DIYers

VIVIEN HORLER

IT IS astonishing what a difference a bit of paint can make to a house – or a room.

Pealing fascia boards, faded paint and dry timber window frames make a house look tired.

But a bit of TLC can make your home come alive.

Admittedly, repainting the entire exterior can be costly, but simply cleaning up and then painting the window frames and adding bright paint to the front door can make a home look very spruce.

Indoors, a couple of coats of paint are among the cheapest ways to give a room a whole new look, and this is relatively simple DIY job. Make sure your walls are dust free and clean, and go ahead. Use good quality brushes and rollers for a professional look.

Matt paint tends to be more elegant than eggshell, which is slightly shinier. Matt and flat paints hide wall imperfections, while shinier paints, such as satin, are more impervious to stains and marks. Semi-gloss is shinier still, can be easily cleaned, and is good for kitchens and bathrooms.

Any mould found behind a cupboard or on the walls can be washed off with a sponge dipped in vinegar.