DRJ PAINTING

You’ve finally chosen the perfect colour, but when you get to the paint shop, you’re faced with another wall of choices: Matte, Low Sheen, Satin, Semi-Gloss, High Gloss. It’s easy to get confused, but the finish you choose is just as important as the colour. It affects not only how your walls look but also how durable and easy to clean they are. This guide breaks down the jargon so you can pick the perfect finish for every room in your Aussie home....

It’s a classic DIY painting story. You find the perfect shade of 'Subtle Grey' on a tiny swatch at Bunnings. You spend your weekend painting, step back to admire your work, and realise your walls are now a glaring baby blue. What went wrong? The truth is, a tiny cardboard chip can never tell you how a colour will truly look across four walls in your home. Testing paint colours properly is the most important step in choosing a colour, and it’s the only way to guarantee you’ll love the final result....

One of the biggest challenges in decorating is making a house feel like a cohesive home, rather than a collection of disconnected rooms. This is especially true in modern Aussie homes with open-plan living spaces. The secret is a whole-home colour palette – a carefully selected group of colours that work together throughout the house. This doesn't mean every room has to be the same colour; it means they should all feel connected. Here's how to build a palette that creates that beautiful, seamless flow....

For the last decade, cool greys and stark whites have dominated Australian interiors. But as we move into 2025, there's a significant shift towards creating homes that feel more like personal sanctuaries – warm, calming, and deeply connected to our natural landscape. The latest trends are all about embracing sophisticated, muted colours that are inspired by the Aussie environment, from the red earth of the outback to our sun-bleached coastlines. Here’s what you need to know to keep your home looking fresh and modern....

Have you ever painted a room the perfect shade of soft grey, only to find it looks purple at night? Or chosen a warm beige that looks great in the morning but turns bland and washed-out in the afternoon sun? This is a common frustration, and the culprit is always the same: light. The type, direction, and even the colour of the light in your room is the single most powerful factor influencing how a paint colour actually looks on your walls. Understanding this is the key to choosing a colour you’ll love 24/7....

Choosing a paint colour should be the most exciting part of a redecorating project. It’s where you get to stamp your personality on your home. Yet for many, it becomes a source of stress and anxiety, often leading to a decision they later regret. A colour that looked perfect in the showroom or on a tiny swatch can look completely wrong on your walls. Avoiding the most common pitfalls is the key to choosing a colour with confidence and achieving a result you’ll love for years to come....