Fast, cheap and chic homestyle tips

Go for bright

Revamp a dreary hall in striking, confident colours such as cheerful yellow. Washable emulsion is much tougher than ordinary emulsion and handy if you need to wipe off fingermarks. Even if you have the smallest, darkest passageway imaginable, Dulux Light & Space paint, £18.99 for 2.5L can make it look light and airy - it makes a room reflect twice as much light compared to conventional emulsions. Also, painting walls, woodwork and radiators in the same colour can add to the illusion of space.