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How To Save Money By Designing Your Living Room Yourself – Painting and Decorating
The cheapest way to redecorate your living room is by donning the overalls, grabbing a paintbrush and changing the colour of the room yourself. It’s much cheaper than hiring a decorator but of course by doing it yourself, mistakes are more likely. Before you start you’ll need to make sure the walls are even and in good condition. Walls that have holes or bumps will not give a good finish. Plastering is expensive and unless you’re experienced you’re advised not to do it yourself, but it will ultimately be worth it to pay a plasterer for the smooth even finish.
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Paint is pretty cheap although do not be tricked into buying the cheapest available – this will merely require more layers and will cost more in the long run. Always apply a few layers however to ensure good coverage and finish. Consider using two alternate colours or just painting one wall in a different colour to make a statement – usually this tends to be the fireplace wall or the wall you push your TV up against. Colours can dictate and affect the mood of the room. Light colours will make the room appear larger and airier whereas darker colours can make a room cosier and warmer. Read the rest of this entry »