Fast, cheap and chic homestyle tips

Get the finish right

When deciding how to paint your walls think about the finish as well as the colour. For example Crown's Fashion For Walls range has a dead-flat matt look which works surprisingly well with period features. Also bear in mind that bold colours look darker on the walls than in the tin. If you're not sure about the colour or texture of a paint, try a sample first - Dulux will send you three for 98p plus p&p.