Life’s too short to not embrace colour, we love it! Whether it’s painting a daring feature wall, upcycling an old piece of furniture to re-love again or colour drenching your room, we are here for it. Colour and the way you use it, reflects your personal style, it’s something to have fun with. Don’t be afraid to go bold and remember… your local Inspirations Paint store is always here to help.
But, if you don’t know where to start, let us help you. Here are 9 colourful projects you can tackle:
1. Yellow Stripe Feature Wall
Stripes are back and they’re trending hard. Our feed has been blowing up with stripe feature walls. From bold colour-blocked statements to soft, tonal accents, there’s plenty of projects to be inspired by. 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.
Here’s how you can do it yourself.
2. Black Interior Doors
Painting a door seems easy, right? But, like any paint project, what starts out as an easy DIY project, can turn into a nightmare if you’re not careful. Thankfully, we’re here to guide you so that your doors are prepped, primed and painted to perfection.
Here’s how you can do it yourself.
3. Purple Locker Upcycle
Are you looking to add a pop of colour and functionality to your space? Look no further than upcycling colourful metal lockers! Follow our simple step-by-step process to give your old lockers a vibrant makeover. Get ready to unleash your creativity and transform your space!
Here’s how you can do it yourself.
4. Olive Green VJ Panel Hallway
We love ALL paint projects, but especially those that don't require ladders. This VJ panel half wall hallway makeover will leave you feeling like you've achieved great things and bonus points, it's easy on the knees! Read on to learn how we used Porter’s Paints to add depth and style to this space.
Here’s how you can do it yourself.
5. Blue Reef Fireplace Refresh
How do you transform your outdated fireplace into a stunning feature of your home? Paint it! And with the beautiful Porter’s Paints Aqua Satin range, adding elegance and sophistication to your home has never been easier. Follow along as we pull a dated metal fireplace into the 21st century with the power of paint.
Here’s how you can do it yourself.
6. Sky Blue Aussie Outhouse
It might be the smallest room in the house, but the toilet doesn’t have to be an afterthought. This classic Aussie outhouse was screaming for a makeover, and this transformation reminds us why we love paint so much. It’s quick, easy and packs a punch, especially in small spaces.
Here’s how you can do it yourself.
7. Lime Green Wavy Half Wall
We've taken Kmart hacks to the next level! This $12 Kmart Rectangular Wave Tray is the perfect tool to transform the walls in your home. Follow the steps below to turn inspiration into celebration.
Here’s how you can do it yourself.
8. Purple Checkered Wall
A check wall is a playful way to add a pop of personality to your space. However, what may seem like a fun DIY project on paper can turn into a nightmare before your eyes. This project takes time, effort and, most importantly, patience. That’s why we’ve created this guide of dos and don’ts for your check wall project. Follow along to learn about what undertaking a check wall painting project really looks like.
Here’s how you can do it yourself.
9. Pink Melamine Furniture Upcycle
You don’t need to settle for bland flatpack furniture. Instead, with the right products, you can transform your melamine furniture with paint and enhance your home décor with ease. Here’s how we took a Fantastic Furniture tallboy and gave it a fresh new look with Porter’s Paints
Here’s how you can do it yourself.