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Porter's Paints New Colour Library Has Landed

Porter's Paints New Colour Library Has Landed

10 years since their last colour launch, the new Porter's Paints colour library brings together 300 stunning colours, carefully curated from existing favourites, brand new creations and revived archive shades. Whether you're refreshing a room or planning a full-scale renovation, this collection offers a colour for every mood, moment and material. Read more
How To Repair And Refresh A Home Office

How To Repair And Refresh A Home Office

This home office wall was in desperate need of a refresh. With peeled paint, stubborn glue residue and a flat white finish that did little to inspire, the space felt more tired than productive. And when you’re working from home, creating a productive space can be exactly what you need to get the most out of your 9 to 5. Read more
How To Paint A Kitchen

How To Paint A Kitchen

If your kitchen is looking tired or outdated, a fresh coat of paint can make a world of difference. Here’s how you take a dated kitchen and transform it with paint. Read more
It’s Entertaining Season; Is Your Exterior Ready?

It’s Entertaining Season; Is Your Exterior Ready?

Summer is almost here and with it comes longer days, warmer weather and the perfect excuse to roll up your sleeves and tackle those DIY projects you’ve been putting off. Whether you’re refreshing your outdoor space or getting ready to host the Christmas BBQ, now’s the time to make it happen. Read more
How To Transform A Bedroom With Lemon

How To Transform A Bedroom With Lemon

Looking to brighten up your bedroom? Lemon might be just the colour you’ve been searching for. Fresh, uplifting and full of energy, lemon tones can instantly transform a space and bonus… lemon is trending right now. Read more
How To Paint A Stripe Wall

How To Paint A Stripe Wall

Stripes are back and they’re trending hard. Our feed has been blowing up with stripe feature walls. But getting the perfect stripe wall can be tricky. That’s why we’ve put together this simple guide to achieving this trending interior design look. Read more
How To Refresh Outdoor Timber Furniture

How To Refresh Outdoor Timber Furniture

Outdoor timber furniture is a beautiful addition to any backyard, but over time, exposure to the elements can leave it looking tired and weathered. The good news? With the right products and advice, you can easily refresh your furniture and get it ready for summer afternoons in the sun. Read more
Choosing the Right Sheen Levels for Your Indoor Paint Project

Choosing the Right Sheen Levels for Your Indoor Paint Project

So, you’ve picked your colour – great! But before you grab a brush and start slapping paint on the walls, there’s one more decision to make: the sheen level. It might sound like a small detail, but the finish you choose can make a big difference to how your space looks, feels, and holds up over time. Read more
How To Hack A Kmart Wave Shelf

How To Hack A Kmart Wave Shelf

We love a Kmart painting hack. They’re a quick, cheap and easy way to customise boring furniture or shelving, transforming them into a stunning piece of home décor. And when we say quick and easy. We mean it. In just 3 simple steps, you can take the Kmart wave shelf and turn it into something special. Read more
How To Upcycle A Marketplace Timber Desk

How To Upcycle A Marketplace Timber Desk

We found a vintage timber desk on Marketplace, and although the turquoise colour was distracting, we knew that all it needed was a little love to live up to its potential. With the right tools and a bit of elbow grease, here’s how we transformed this timber desk into a stylish, functional piece that fits perfectly into our space. Read more
How to paint a hallway

How to paint a hallway

Whether you're freshening up tired walls or giving your space a whole new look, painting your hallway can make a big impact. For this project, we’re taking an old, cream hallway and modernising it with a crisp white refresh. Read more
How to prep a wall before painting

How to prep a wall before painting

Prep is the most important step in your paint project journey, but it can take many forms. We’ve broken down each step of the prep process so that you can start your next paint project with confidence. Read more
How to paint timber trims

How to paint timber trims

Timber in a home can bring a great natural feel to a space, but nothing makes a home feel less modern than timber trims on the walls, ceilings and windows. Thankfully, with the right prep and products, modernising your timber trims is simple. Read more
Colour drenching a bedroom… using white!

Colour drenching a bedroom… using white!

When you think colour drenching, an explosion of bold colour across the walls, ceilings and trims of a room is the first thing that comes to mind, right? What if we told you that you can also colour drench using our favourite white. Read more
What is picture framing (and how to avoid it)?

What is picture framing (and how to avoid it)?

Have you ever finished painting a wall and noticed a darker border around the edges? That’s what we call “picture framing”. And no, it’s not a fancy painting technique. It’s a common painting mishap that can leave your walls looking patchy and uneven. But don’t worry, we’re here to help you avoid this rookie DIY mistake. Read more
The Do's And Don'ts Of Wallpaper

The Do's And Don'ts Of Wallpaper

There’s no denying we love paint. But, when it comes to transforming a room with style and personality, wallpaper is a fantastic choice. However, the key to achieving a flawless finish lies in choosing the right wallpaper for the job and in the installation process. Read more
Brush Care - Post Painting Maintenance

Brush Care - Post Painting Maintenance

As tempting as it is to tools-down immediately after painting a hard fun day of painting, do yourself a favour and take a few extra minutes to clean your brushes. It’s minimum effort for maximum reward – not only does it put you in a good starting position for your next project, but it also saves you money. No more buying new brushes for every project! Read more