Small budget makeovers you can do in one weekend
Get started on a mini home makeover this weekend with simple yet effective transformation projects. From feature walls to furniture upcycling and everything in between.
Follow 5 easy steps to get you started.
Create a feature wall
Adding a bold or new colour scheme to your home can feel daunting, but if a pop of colour is what you’re after, a feature wall can be a great place to start. Confined to just one wall or area, feature walls are a perfect project for a DIY rookie — and a quick and easy way to make a dramatic change in any space. Feature walls are all about making a statement, so look to the area of the room that has the biggest impact — maybe it’s where your couch sits, study nook, or a fireplace alcove.
With your canvas chosen, next comes colour! Learn more about choosing your feature wall’s colour, tone and texture, and how to get started.
A space for mindfulness
Create a space primed for relaxation. Introduce soft, calming colours in dedicated zones to bring a feeling of tranquility to key areas such as playrooms, study nooks, and kids’ retreats.
Explore Dulux Mindful Spaces to learn more about how to use colour to create a mindful space to reflect, relax and recharge at home.
Furniture upcycle
Well-loved furniture pieces that have started to show the effects of ageing are perfect for an upcycling project — and it’s a fun, easy and rewarding way to restyle your home while reducing your impact on the environment. Wooden items like dressers, side tables, desks and even beds are a great place to start, requiring little materials or tools to make a significant difference.
Get inspired by Bonnie and Lana from Three Birds Renovations as they take on some simple DIY transformations. Watch their video on Youtube here.
Outdoor styling
As the weather starts to warm up and we approach summer entertaining, now is the perfect time to look at revamping your outdoor spaces. Whether you're working with a cosy patio, apartment balcony, or maybe a garden, there are lots of ways to bring colour and fun to the great outdoors.
Discover ways to add texture to outdoor fireplaces, a fresh lick of paint to sheds and cubby houses, or simply decorate with vibrant pots and plants to create the perfect outdoor haven you’ll never want to leave.
Room for play
We’re spending more time at home, and learning new ways to create fun, entertaining and educational places for work and play — for kids and adults alike.
Dulux Design Chalkboard creates the perfect canvas to draw, make shopping lists and write messages to each other at home. And it’s quick and easy to apply to most surfaces to make your very own blackboard for kitchens, bedrooms and playrooms.
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Chalkboard Wing Commander
The vibrant bright blue of Wing Commander is ideal for use as a feature colour and it sits well with light creamy yellows and pale blues.
Dulux Design Coloured Chalkboard Effect
Create an instant chalkboard in kids' bedrooms, on toy boxes, furniture and in the kitchen.
Looking for more DIY transformations to help inspire? Take a look at some of our favourite from our #DuluxDIY community and once you’re done, share with us.
Disclaimer
Colours displayed should be used as a guide for your colour selection. To ensure best accuracy, test your colour choice at home by ordering Dulux Sample Pots and A4 Colour Swatches.
*Stickers not suitable for render, uncoated cement and rough pine. #Solar Absorptance values are applicable to standard paint coatings. Contact Dulux Help and Advice for further information.