Ever since I moved in with my partner in our apartment in London, I have always wanted to to add some colour and personality to it to make it feel more homely and not just a basic rented home.
We are lucky to have such lovely landlords who give us the go ahead to add some colour.
Keeping everything neutral and adding a POP of colour is what we wanted to do, and the landlords were happy with this.
So off I went with ideas for a colour and I proposed this to my other flatmates, we came to a decision and we went with it.
So we basically had a white blank canvas, as the lounge had always been white and…
Not exciting at all
I decided to use Valspar Paints as I have used their paints for many years and found their quality amazing and the products such as Valspar Rollers and Brushes all work perfectly to give the best results.
Benefits of using their paints are:
- Maximum Coverage
- Wipeability
- Pure Colour TM – HD light refracting quality
This is Valspars signature quality guarantee meaning that high quality pigments are used which give the colours a consistent, accurate and have a HD light refracting properties meaning you get super bright and vibrant colours on your walls.
You’ll see what I mean further down the line…
Paint ready to go.. Off I went
With the paint being of such amazing quality, I was surprised how quick it took us to do the whole room, and the blue went on like a dream!
Quick drying meant a top-up coat was done very quickly meaning the full colour was at it’s peak and instantly transforming the room!
All done over a weekend, Â I am super happy with the results and the room now makes our apartment feel more like a home!
Huge thanks to Valspar for their amazing support with this, go check them out and if you want further information just comment below or contact me and I will be happy to help!
Final Styled Design
32 comments
Design_Soda_Ruthie
April 1, 2018 at 9:49 amSuch a beautiful blue, absolutely love this update xx
Paul Harrison
April 1, 2018 at 4:32 pmIsn’t it a gorgeous colour!?
Paul Harrison
April 1, 2018 at 4:32 pmIsn’t it a gorgeous colour!?
Design_Soda_Ruthie
April 1, 2018 at 9:49 amSuch a beautiful blue, absolutely love this update xx
Nicolette Lafonseca
April 1, 2018 at 10:25 amA lovely colour. I had A really bad experience with valspar it took endless coats on the dark colour but a few bloggers swear by them I wonder if it related to where you get them mixed
Paul Harrison
April 1, 2018 at 4:32 pmI have never had a problem, I find the coverage has always been good. Such a shame you haven’t had the same experience? Have you asked them what it could be?
Paul Harrison
April 1, 2018 at 4:32 pmI have never had a problem, I find the coverage has always been good. Such a shame you haven’t had the same experience? Have you asked them what it could be?
Nicolette Lafonseca
April 1, 2018 at 10:25 amA lovely colour. I had A really bad experience with valspar it took endless coats on the dark colour but a few bloggers swear by them I wonder if it related to where you get them mixed
Tamsin Allen
April 1, 2018 at 7:56 pmAh the power of paint! Great colour choice for a real transformation. ????
Paul Harrison
April 1, 2018 at 8:06 pmThanks so much, I am so happy with it, I can sit for ages staring at it!
Paul Harrison
April 1, 2018 at 8:06 pmThanks so much, I am so happy with it, I can sit for ages staring at it!
Tamsin Allen
April 1, 2018 at 7:56 pmAh the power of paint! Great colour choice for a real transformation. ????
Pati Robins
April 1, 2018 at 9:05 pmThat colour is gorge x i love using valspar paint its the best in my opinion x
Pati Robins
April 1, 2018 at 9:05 pmThat colour is gorge x i love using valspar paint its the best in my opinion x
Jenny Kakoudakis
April 2, 2018 at 3:46 pmThis is a beautiful colour for an accent wall. What stops you from painting the rest of the walls in a complimentary colour to add more impact to the room?
Jenny Kakoudakis
April 2, 2018 at 3:46 pmThis is a beautiful colour for an accent wall. What stops you from painting the rest of the walls in a complimentary colour to add more impact to the room?
Paul Harrison
April 2, 2018 at 8:02 pmThanks for your comment! If I would I would have painted the whole lounge, but we are lucky to have been able to do the one wall as we have such lovely landlords
Paul Harrison
April 2, 2018 at 8:02 pmThanks for your comment! If I would I would have painted the whole lounge, but we are lucky to have been able to do the one wall as we have such lovely landlords
Donna Ford
April 2, 2018 at 4:13 pmAgree valspar is lovely to pain with. Great update here!
Donna Ford
April 2, 2018 at 4:13 pmAgree valspar is lovely to pain with. Great update here!
Paul Harrison
April 2, 2018 at 8:02 pmThank you so much for your comment, yes I love Valspar! My go to paint brand!
Paul Harrison
April 2, 2018 at 8:02 pmThank you so much for your comment, yes I love Valspar! My go to paint brand!
Nicola Capper
April 2, 2018 at 5:26 pmWhat a lovely choice of colour, I love a strong accent wall, and such a kind landlord!
Paul Harrison
April 2, 2018 at 8:02 pmI know right! They are the best!
Nicola Capper
April 2, 2018 at 5:26 pmWhat a lovely choice of colour, I love a strong accent wall, and such a kind landlord!
Stacey Sheppard
April 2, 2018 at 7:22 pmI love valspar too. I particularly like that it doesn’t splatter all over the place as you apply it. And the fact that you can wipe and even scrub it clean is a godsend. This gorgeous bold colour looks brilliant in your lounge. It’s great that you have such an accommodating land lord!
Paul Harrison
April 2, 2018 at 8:03 pmTotally! Splatter free and the paint dries super quick! We have lovely Landlords indeed. 🙂
Paul Harrison
April 2, 2018 at 8:03 pmTotally! Splatter free and the paint dries super quick! We have lovely Landlords indeed. 🙂
Stacey Sheppard
April 2, 2018 at 7:22 pmI love valspar too. I particularly like that it doesn’t splatter all over the place as you apply it. And the fact that you can wipe and even scrub it clean is a godsend. This gorgeous bold colour looks brilliant in your lounge. It’s great that you have such an accommodating land lord!
Juan Sandiego
April 29, 2018 at 7:03 pmThe deep blue makes such a difference against the crips white. I’m very new to paint types and brands, but I’m taking note of Valspar for future reference.
Juan Sandiego
April 29, 2018 at 7:03 pmThe deep blue makes such a difference against the crips white. I’m very new to paint types and brands, but I’m taking note of Valspar for future reference.
Gina Everett
April 30, 2019 at 10:06 amI just used a green from Valspar in a project and was really impressed with the results too. What a great room ..and all in the weekend. Good Job.