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AT first the task of DIY painting can seem like a daunting one, particularly if you are unsure of which colour scheme you should go for.
Wattyl has been painting homes for 100 years and Wattyl colour expert Sarah Stephenson knows a thing or two about choosing colours for your DIY project.
She says the key is to think about the mood you want to create.
"If you are unsure where to start, create a mood board of colour to help you discover a theme to your style.
"Generally speaking cooler colours such as blues and greens, relax us and warmer reds and oranges uplift us.
"If you're looking to create a spa like feeling in a bathroom, you might look at cool aquas and green.
"Conversely, a children's play area will benefit from strong colour bursts."
Stephenson suggests that whites and neutrals as an overall scheme work well to freshen up your interior, and deeper shades can be added behind furniture such as couches or beds for a sophisticated look.
"Remember that all whites and neutrals carry an undertone, so if you have warm toned floorboards, stick to whites that carry a small amount of warmth to them.
"If you have slate tiles or CaesarStone that contains a lot of grey fleck, then look at a white or neutral that contains a cooler undertone.
"For exterior colour palettes, most popular are cool tones, deep greys and even black for the adventurous. Trimmed with fresh white around windows, these shades give a sense of luxury.
"Paint is an inexpensive and impactful way to refresh and change the look and feel in your home and if you're savvy with the colours you choose, you won't have to paint again for years to come."
Details: www.wattyl.com.au
Do you know someone extraordinary in your community?
Then Wattyl’s Aussie Legends community competition is the perfect way to say thank you!
Wattyl is an Aussie legend that has been trusted to look after homes for 100 years.
To celebrate their 100th anniversary, Wattyl is searching for Australia’s ultimate Aussie legends, local residents who have made an outstanding contribution to their community.
Whether it’s a neighbour who has gone the extra mile, a volunteer who helps out at the footy or somebody who is a leader in your community, now’s your chance to give them the recognition they deserve.
Simply tell us in 50 words or less their story to win a Wattyl home makeover for your Aussie legend’s home to the value of $7000 (prize includes $1000 in paint/equipment and $6000 in labour).
- The winner will be directed to their nearest company-owned Wattyl store to select their Wattyl products to the value of $1000
- For winners that are not situated near a company owned store, they will be asked to nominate their nearest independent store and Wattyl will work with the store to fulfil the prizes
- Wattyl will allocate a qualified tradesman to paint the winner’s home to the value of $6000. Any labour required over the value of $6000 will be paid for by the winner.
Terms and conditions apply.
Competition closes October 23.