The project in detail
The before photos on this project show a living room in need of a proper refresh, with tired surfaces, worn finishes, and a general look that had simply run its course. Getting a living room back to a genuinely fresh, well-finished result requires a systematic approach: every surface assessed, any imperfections filled and sanded back, areas of concern primed, and the room fully protected before work begins. The ceiling was finished in Dulux Trade White Emulsion. Walls were decorated in Valspar, supplied and colour-chosen by the customer. All woodwork, including skirting boards, architraves, and doors, was finished in Benjamin Moore Scruff-x Satin tinted to Chantilly Lace. The radiator was also repainted as part of the project, colour-matched to sit in harmony with the wall colour rather than standing out as a separate element. It is a detail that is easy to overlook but makes a real difference to the finished result. A radiator that clashes with or simply ignores the wall colour around it is a distraction, and having it colour-matched ties the room together properly. Everything was redecorated in sequence, with careful cutting-in at every junction to ensure sharp, clean lines throughout. The after photos show the result clearly: a living room that feels genuinely renewed, with every surface properly considered.
