Before you open the paint pot! It’s only fair to warn you before you begin reading this blog, that once you try upcycling furniture using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint™ you will soon get the bug.
Apart from the fact that you start to see the potential to breathe new life into all sorts of areas of your home, you will also discover that it really is quite easy to achieve stunning results.
Calm and soothing, natural green shades can bring a fabulously fresh feel to your décor.
And as our colour of the month, we can’t wait to share some inspiration to help you add a dash of green to your home.
Green is a designer’s dream – think botanicals, house plants, tropical prints and shades that range all the way from lime and avocado to emerald, aqua and turquoise.
This new larger premises in Mount Bures on the Essex Suffolk border, is within easy reach from Sudbury, Colchester and the surrounding area and will be the permanent base for our courses in 2021 and beyond.
Our lockdown aim was to find a new workshop location with workbenches and a classroom area, offering a safer working environment for everyone who comes along to our courses. We are delighted with the new location which is the perfect space for us to host all sorts of new creative and social get togethers, skill courses and virtual classes and demonstrations
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That’s certainly the case for us at Little Gems Interiors when it comes to all things Toasted Crumpet.
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Warm, sunny and cheerful – yellow is a great go to colour for boosting the mood.
After all, what could be more uplifting than a splash of sunshine?
It can be such a great colour to use when upcycling furniture, transforming something old and drab into a bright focal piece for a room.
It’s bang on trend too. Each year, Pantone names its Colour of the Year, predicting which colours will be in vogue over the coming months. This year one of the two chosen colours is Illuminating Yellow.
Using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® outdoors is incredibly easy. Learn all you need to know to ensure your garden Chalk Paint® projects stay colourful and cheerful for years to come!
Arm yourself with a brush or a roller and a little inspiration and you are ready to go.
The quality of your tools can definitely have an impact on your end result though, and if you are able to invest in brushes and rollers best suited to the job then you are sure to see improvements in what you create.
If you’ve ever used a cheap paintbrush, you’ll know why it pays to invest in a purpose designed, quality brush. From loose bristles to streaky strokes - it's enough to put you off painting again.
The type of tool used will also give different results and finishes. To help you choose the right option, here is our quick guide to the three main types of applicator you are likely to need.
Whether you are looking for a bright, bold flash of colour, or a subtler shade, there is most certainly a pink to suit your style.
Bringing colour into your home is a fantastic way to lift the mood - something so many of us could do with at the moment. And with pink’s association with feelings of tenderness and affection what better colour to choose when adding heart to your home?
A splash of pink can easily be added to a room with a feature wall or soft furnishings. Upcycling is a great option too, allowing you to breathe new life into an old piece of furniture with a little inspiration and a lick of paint.
If, like many, you have discovered the joy of getting creative over this past truly unusual year, then at Little Gems Interiors we have a real treat in store for you!
We are excited to now stock the Redesign with Prima range of easy-to-use products that can truly transform your home décor.
From transfers and moulds to stamps and stencils – we know once you see what’s on offer you will be itching to get creative!
