Five ways to use paint to easily and cost-effectively renovate your home

When it comes to renovating—whether it’s a bathroom renovation, a kitchen renovation, or even overhauling your entire home—it can be tempting to undertake major projects that require significant time and resources. But sometimes all it takes to give your living space a fresh, new look is a little bit of paint.

Not only is painting an easy and cost-effective way to renovate your home, it’s also a project that can be completed in a relatively short amount of time. From refreshing dull walls to updating old furniture, there are many ways to use paint to transform your home.

In this article, we’ll explore five methods and provide tips on how to get the best results. Whether you’re looking to make a big change or just want to give your home a subtle update, these ideas are sure to give you the inspiration you need.
 

Repainting your interior walls is a great way to refresh and rejuvenate the look of your home. It's a relatively inexpensive way to make a big impact on the overall aesthetic of your home. Unlike other home improvement projects, such as installing new flooring or remodelling your kitchen, repainting requires minimal financial investment and can be completed in a short amount of time.

Repainting is also straightforward. With the right tools and a bit of know-how, most homeowners can complete a repainting project on their own, which saves even more money on labour costs.

When painting your interior walls, you can choose from a wide range of colours and finishes and can therefore fine-tune the mood and ambiance of your room(s) with a simple coat of paint. Whether you want to create a warm and inviting living room, a cool and relaxing bedroom, or a playful and fun kids' room, the colour choices available with paint are virtually limitless.

One simple yet impactful way to infuse colour and contrast into your home is to make use of an ‘effect wall’. Whether you prefer a bold and striking shade or a calming and soothing hue, effect walls are a versatile decorating tool that can be used in any room in your home. They are particularly popular in children's rooms but can also be used to brighten up a bedroom, living room, or dining room.

Effect wall can be also painted with an effect paint such as Tikkurila Tunto Hieno or Taika, a paint that offers infinite possibilities for creating both smooth and complex surfaces. With Tunto Hieno, you can achieve a fascinating three-dimensional effect that will bring character and depth to your interior walls.

When choosing paint, consider the finish and the intended use of the room. If you're painting a room that is subjected to frequent humidity, consider choosing a paint with anti-mould agent like Luja paints, with different gloss levels available. Modern matt finish Luja 7, semi-matt Luja 20 or glossy Luja 40.

For best results, be sure to use good quality tools, such as rollers, brushes, and paint trays. Take your time and pay attention to the details. Not only can you add some life to your living space, painting your walls can also add value to your property. With preparation and attention to detail, you can achieve professional-looking results on a budget.

Painting your furniture is an easy and cost-effective way to renovate your home because it allows you to give old items that you love a new look without having to buy replacements.

Perhaps you have a closet that’s seen better days. You could simply give it a coat of high-quality furniture paint such as Tikkurila Helmi 10 to transform it into something that you love. The same goes for doors and other items around your home that may have become worn or outdated.

When painting furniture, it's important to start by thoroughly cleaning and sanding the surface to ensure that the paint will adhere properly. You could use a primer and multiple thin coats of paint, rather than trying to cover the entire surface in one thick coat. This will help to ensure a smooth, professional-looking finish.

Painting your bathroom tiles can be a cost-effective and efficient way to update the look of your bathroom. Compared to other renovation options, such as completely replacing the tiles or installing a new bathroom suite, painting can be done at a fraction of the cost and in a much shorter amount of time.

Another benefit of painting tiles is that it allows you to change the colour and design of your bathroom without having to remove and replace the existing tiles. This can save a significant amount of time and labour, and also eliminates the need to dispose of the old tiles, which can be an environmentally friendly option.

Painting bathroom tiles can be a good option for homeowners who are renting their property or for those who are planning to sell their home soon. It allows you to freshen up the bathroom without making major changes to the property, which can be beneficial for both renters and potential buyers.
 

Repainting may be one of the most inconvenient renovation jobs but it's also one of the most effective ways of giving your home some new life. A fresh coat of paint on your ceiling can also help to brighten up a room and make it feel more spacious. Repainting your ceiling can also help to cover up any stains or discolouration that may have accumulated over time.

If you’re looking for bolder ideas to give your room more character, try treating the ceiling as an effect ceiling. Paint your walls with a more neutral shade and combine them with a bolder ceiling colour. This playful choice works especially well in kids’ rooms. 

Sometimes old and outdated colours can make the space feel smaller. Painting the ceiling with lighter shades can help to make the room feel bigger.

Painting a popcorn or structured ceiling can be more challenging to paint than a flat ceiling, Tikkurila Siro Himmeä non-reflective ceiling paint is easy to work with, covers ceiling imperfections, and creates an even surface without visible stripes. On very porous or absorbing surfaces we recommend using Tikkurila Tixomatt special primer before applying Siro Himmeä.

With a bit of effort and some basic supplies, you can quickly and easily transform the look of your home simply by repainting your ceiling.