Over the last couple of years, biophilic design has become more and more popular. With a lot of people stuck indoors, bringing nature inside the home or office space not only looks great but has helped people’s wellbeing. What is biophilic design? The word biophilic comes from the word biophilia which means a love of […]

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This post is all about playhouse inspiration! If you want to build a playhouse in your garden, or maybe youโve got one but want to jazz it up a little, hopefully we can give you some ideas. There are so many possibilities when it comes to playhouses, so really it just depends on how good […]
Even if you have no plan of buying a house that needs renovating, it can be fun to live vicariously through those that do! So why not take a look at our list below of our favourite renovation accounts we have found on Instagram this past year. 1) Tiny Victorian Home This beautiful 1900 Victorian […]
One of the most common things beginner painters run into is cutting in paint on ceilings, around skirting boards and other areas that require a neat straight line of paint. Today we are going to be going through some of our top tips to help you cut in paint perfectly every time. Whether you are […]
We get a lot of FAQ’s about our colour restorer Polytrol. It’s a fairly unique product and so it is understandable that people should have questions about it. To make things quicker and easier, we thought we would consolidate the most popular questions all into one place to make it quick and easy for you […]
We recently received some amazing pictures from Gemma of Gemma Stone Upholstery where she used products from our Spirit range to upcycle a chest of drawers. We think you will agree that the difference is amazing and looks like a completely different piece of furniture now. How did Gemma achieve this look? Gemma created the […]
What are the ideal weather conditions for painting outdoors?
Posted on in Decorating, For the Garden, Wood CareOne of the most important things to factor in when decorating outside is the weather. The last thing you want to do is spend the whole day painting only to find that come the next day its been ruined by the elements. But what exactly are the ideal weather conditions for painting? We explain what […]
As much as we all love a freshly decorated project, it can be expensive. So today we want to share some ofย our top tips on how to save money on paint so you can have the room, deck, shed or fence of your dreams for less! There are a wide variety of things you […]
You may have seen the current trend of painted arches and wondered how to achieve the look in your own home. So, we’re here to show you just how easy it is! Take a look at our step-by-step guide to learn all about how to create a painted arch. Supplies Tape measure String Pencil Level […]
The Owatrol Spirit range has two products to create decorative crackle paint effects on any surface. For a small crackle, we suggest you use Crackle Spirit. For larger cracks with a natural weathered antique finish, we recommend you use Antik Crackle Spirit. Before you start your project you will need to check if the surface […]