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Y
WEEKEND
makeovers
If you’ve found yourself with a little time to spare this weekend, you might want to consider
implementing some small updates that pack a big punch. Here are a few mini-reno ideas we
recommend to occupy your weekend and refresh your home.
Photo Source: Beauti-
Tone, Accent Wall in
2018 Color of the Year,
Green Peace
Text Zakiya Kassam
WALL COLOR
Green Peace
Beauti-tone,
www.beautitone.ca
SWAP OUT OLD TEXTILES
This could mean anything from up-
dating the linens in your bedroom or
replacing the food-stained tablecloth
in your dining room to swapping out
worn out throw pillow covers and
replacing your curtains. These small
touches can make a bigger difference
than you might think!
TOUCH-UP YOUR BASEBOARDS
Speaking of baseboards, which are notorious
for collecting scuffs, chips, and scratches on a
frequent basis, there’s a simple and fast way
to refresh them too! The key to a clean and
professional-looking paint job has to do, once
again, with the prep: clean thoroughly with
soap and water, sand them smooth, and tape
above and beneath the boards using Painter’s
Mate Green tape.
PAINT AN ACCENT WALL
If you want to lend a little drama to a room, a strategically placed ac-
cent wall might just do the trick. Select your accent wall based on the
natural focal point of the room, and steer clear of walls with windows,
doors, or other like obstructions. A particularly important step in
painting an accent wall is prepping it. If you’re going with a contrast-
ing color, and even if you’re not, it’s important to tape generously and
using quality tape, such as Painter’s Mate Green. Use PMG to tape
around all four sides of your accent wall, including the ceiling and
baseboards.