It’s that time of year when the increased levels of daylight and
prospect of having guests to visit has us all worrying about the condition of
our paintwork. What looked perfectly adequate a few months ago has bizarrely
transformed into a grubby, discoloured surface that we feel is letting down the
whole house. Walls are tired, skirting boards are yellowing (probably none of
this is really going on, but in our heads we see it all for the worst) so we’ve
decided it’s time to redecorate.
Decorating might seem like a simple job. Many of us have been guilty
of rushing out for a tin of paint and a roller and just chucking up some paint,
but in reality this is not usually the best way to do things. Planning your
redecoration may sound incredibly boring and you might be anxious to get on
with the fun bit, but spending a little time organising how things are going to
go can make your job a lot more pleasurable in the long run. Here are some
tips.
Budget before you start
How much redecoration are you planning to do? Is it just a wall, a
room or the entire house? Are you planning to use paper or just paint, and will
you be replacing curtains, carpets or other soft furnishings to go with your
new scheme? All these decisions will have an influence on the size of your
budget, and your budget will have an influence on how much you can do.
Gather inspiration
If you are planning a colour change, or even just to add a splash of
colour to an otherwise neutral room, be very careful how you pick and choose
your products. Slight variations in tones and colours can completely change the
look of a room, and can make the difference between a well put together living
space and a messy, cluttered feeling room. Try collecting up:
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Colour charts from paint shops
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Samples of wallpapers you might
be considering
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Swatches of fabrics for
curtains, carpets and other soft furnishings
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Pages from magazines with ideas
you like
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Photos on the web which can be
stored on Pinterest or on your computer
Allocate enough time
The last thing you want is to be half way through a key bit of work
and to have to stop because it’s bedtime or time to go to work, so plan out a
timetable for things to happen to ensure that you can get everything done as you
need to. Don’t underestimate the amount of time things take, and always add in
a couple of spare hours here and there to allow for mistakes and hiccups in the
process. As you are making a schedule of things to do, consider what all will
need to be done and when. Approach tasks in a logical order to save yourself
time and hassle. For instance, if you are replacing the carpet, why not pull up
the old one, and then get all the painting done whilst the floor is bare and
finally fit the new one when there is no danger of paint being spilt on it.
Think about what you will do with your furniture while you are painting the
walls. Many householders consider asking a Bath removal company to take
their furniture out of harm’s way for the duration of their project, placing it
in self storage until they are ready to have it back.
Have fun!
All this planning and organising means that when you start
redecorating, you’ll be in good shape to make an excellent job of it and with
less stress. Get a friend or neighbour involved to make the work more fun, and
enjoy making this change to your home for the better.
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About the author:
Tony is a writer and environmental enthusiast. Apart from writing about
DIY guides, and home improvement tips, he is concerned about creating awareness
about modern home decor ideas and storage ideas, relocation tips some simple
steps like Man and van services in bath, saving money, using modern techniques
and implementing right technology can help. That’s exactly what Tony loves to
write about.
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