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Gloss, white or lime: the latest trends in floor paint

By James Fisher

With the weather warming up and entertaining season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to give your living space a major refresh. So shake off your dusty paint brushes and get ready to incorporate these trending furniture and flooring finishes into your home.

Floor paint – white

The white painted floor is a popular choice this season. Stylised shots in particular look beautiful with this as a backdrop and can generate a minimalist look, rustic feel or a coastal vibe. White floor paint provides a calming base for your interior and can be dressed using top trends like muted colours and natural woodgrains. For this style we would suggest using floor paint without a glossy top coat and to dress the space with simple furnishings.

Semi-transparent floor finish – black

On the other end of the spectrum, we’re seeing renovators and DIY enthusiasts opting for a darker base. Silky smooth stain in black can look stunning in either matt or gloss. Complement a dark floor with crisp white skirtings, stair kickers or wall panelling. Balance the overall look with simple fauna additions to breathe life into the space.

Semi-transparent floor finish – liming white

A white based semi-transparent floor finish can introduce a soft, milky look to your space without yellowing over time. The soft undertone brings a sense of warmth to a living area and works well with a range of styles – from a neutral look to one with pops of colour.

We’re also seeing designers favour greys this season, using grey tones as a preferred neutral. This is perfect for creating a natural, serene and highly versatile aesthetic.

Experimenting with pattern

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Try experimenting with a range of different colours for a truly unique look. Floor paint allows you to turn your floor into a standout feature by incorporating patterns or shapes. Simply mark up your desired pattern using painter’s tape, then apply floor paint to the marked up area. This look can also be used for furniture items and is a great idea for DIY and upcycling.

James Fisher is the brand manager for Feast Watson, a pioneer and innovator in wood finishing systems. For more information on how to achieve these looks and the products available, visit Feast Watson here.

Spare bedrooms: for taking decorating risks and having some fun!

By Louise Reeves

A few months ago, I moved into a house with a very interesting little spare room in the form of a converted garage. The room was good for a few reasons; the previous owners had installed floorboards and tongue-and-groove built-in wardrobes, the windows were super cute, it’s on ground level and gets plenty of light.

To serve the purpose of a spare room it was totally fine in its original condition, it’s one of those rooms that would barely ever get used unless guests came to stay. Really all it needed was a few pieces of furniture and we’d be set. But where oh where is the fun in that? I saw this as a great opportunity to try out some risky ideas I’d been toying with for months, the kind of ideas that would be a little too scary for most clients, but really exciting to test in a risk-free environment.