6 simple projects to prepare for the holidays
At this time of year, many of us are preparing to open our homes up to family and friends. Before the festive season takes over, consider completing a few interior refresh projects to bring the finishing touch to your schemes.
Whether it’s a place to host lively dinner parties or a cosy place to stay overnight, discover 6 simple ways to ensure your whole home provides a warm welcome over the holidays.
1. Transform your entrance with a welcoming paint shade
Hallways can often be an afterthought in the interior design of our homes. But as the first room your guests will see when they arrive, this transitional space deserves special attention.
One of the most effective ways to transform your hallway is by painting the walls in a confident, welcoming colour. A shade like our yellow-based green, Citrine, is ideal, filling the space with warmth and offering a beautiful sense of transition from the outdoors.
2. Incorporate luxurious hues in your dining room
A season of hosting and entertaining, the festive period truly is the time to showcase your dining room. Colour drenching your dining space is a fantastic solution if you want to create simple yet transformative change.
Embrace a single colour on both the walls and woodwork to infuse the room with an entirely new atmosphere and mood. Ganache is a sumptuously deep, indulgent brown that will create a luxurious dining setting.
3. Update your kitchen cabinets for an instant transformation
Our kitchens work very hard at this time of year, from cosy afternoons spent baking, to cooking up a festive feast! Prepare for the season ahead by embarking on a kitchen project that will make this space a real delight to spend time in.
With self-priming formulations, our upgraded Intelligent Paints mean you can update the colour of your kitchen cabinets whether they are wood, uPVC, Formica or melamine. Available in our complete colour palette, simply choose a shade to complement your existing scheme and begin a kitchen refresh in just a few steps.
4. Elevate your bathroom with a paint colour refresh
The hustle and bustle of the holidays can often leave us craving a private sanctuary where we can relax at the end of a long day. A simple bathroom update can help to create a haven of tranquillity where you can escape and unwind.
Paint your bathroom walls in a soft and delicate paint shade that will feel very soothing in the space. Our classic light blue, Bone China Blue, works in almost all bathroom settings to instil an atmosphere of calm.
5. Introduce a mood-boosting colour highlight in your guest room
With all the other preparations, a full bedroom transformation might seem like a big task. But a smaller project such as creating a colour accent is a wonderful alternative, enabling you to elevate your guest room with just one tin of paint.
If you are struggling to choose a shade, consider a delightful soft yellow like Sunlight. This cheerful colour brings a real ray of sunshine, waking your guests to a positive mood each morning. Coordinate with fresh flowers and greenery to create a truly welcoming environment.
6. Enliven a nursery space with brightly coloured furniture
The festive period can be a magical time for little ones, so consider a project that will add some charming colour to their nursery or bedroom space! Paint a piece of furniture in a vibrant shade to create a beautiful colour highlight that will spark their imagination.
Hopper is a deep green that evokes nature with its richly coloured hue. Inspire your little one by painting their wardrobes, chest of drawers or cot in this shade, using our certified child-safe, washable Intelligent Paints.
