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DCO Colour Of The Year 2025: A Toast to Colour Trends

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Why Colour Match Paint Is a Game-Changer (And Why DCO Does It Best)

Why Colour Match Paint Is a Game-Changer (And W...

Why Colour Match Paint Is a Game-Changer (And W...

Our Top Tips For Cleaning Your Painted Walls (without damaging them!)

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Our Top Tips For Cleaning Your Painted Walls (w...

Top 10 Most Popular Dulux Heritage Paint Colours (And How to Use Them in Your Home)

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Top 10 Most Popular Dulux Heritage Paint Colour...

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The must have paint colours you need in your home! Dulux’s best selling paint shades.

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The must have paint colours you need in your home! Dulux’s best selling paint shades.
Radiator Colour Ideas - Finish Off a Room By Painting Your Radiators

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Welcome to the DCO blog Brush Up!

For anyone that doesn't know DCO, we're a 3rd generation, family run decorator's merchant up here in the north east of England. I (Helen!)  have a huge passion for all things paint, wallpaper and making decorating your home easy and accessible for everyone so these blogs aim to provide you with the advice, inspiration and tips you need to transform your home! As always, if there is something I haven't covered or you still need help, just get in touch, we're always happy to chat!

Helen x

Which Paint Should You Use For Which Exterior Project?

Which Paint Should You Use For Which Exterior P...

We pride ourselves on having an abundance of choice for...

Which Paint Should You Use For Which Exterior P...

We pride ourselves on having an abundance of choice for...

The Best Tools When Tackling Some Exterior Decorating!

The Best Tools When Tackling Some Exterior Deco...

As we're all beginning to focus on some exterior diy...

The Best Tools When Tackling Some Exterior Deco...

As we're all beginning to focus on some exterior diy...

Four Gorgeous Colour Schemes For Your Garden

Four Gorgeous Colour Schemes For Your Garden

Scandi  Beautiful muted tones providing lighter colours as your dominant...

Four Gorgeous Colour Schemes For Your Garden

Scandi  Beautiful muted tones providing lighter colours as your dominant...

The Garden Inspiration We All Need!

The Garden Inspiration We All Need!

As we seem to be getting some sudden bursts of...

The Garden Inspiration We All Need!

As we seem to be getting some sudden bursts of...

Spring Has Sprung - 3 Ways To Inject Spring Into Your Home!

Spring Has Sprung - 3 Ways To Inject Spring Int...

With the lighter nights, bluer skies and the road to...

Spring Has Sprung - 3 Ways To Inject Spring Int...

With the lighter nights, bluer skies and the road to...

The Great (Lockdown) Escape - Guest Blog by Claire Douglas | @instahome_uk

The Great (Lockdown) Escape - Guest Blog by Cla...

About My Project There is nothing like a change of...

The Great (Lockdown) Escape - Guest Blog by Cla...

About My Project There is nothing like a change of...

Choosing the Right Zinsser Primer for Your Project

Choosing the Right Zinsser Primer for Your Project

Choosing the Right Zinsser Primer for Your Project

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Why Everyone’s Talking About Krud Kutter (And Why You’ll Want It for Your Next DIY Project)

Why Everyone’s Talking About Krud Kutter (And W...

Why Everyone’s Talking About Krud Kutter (And W...

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Colour Drenching - The Most Popular Colour Trend of 2025

What is colour drenching?

What is colour drenching?

What is colour drenching?

My favourite colours for colour drenching

My favourite colours for colour drenching

My favourite colours for colour drenching

How to Colour Drench

How to Colour Drench

How to Colour Drench

Anti Mould: Tips for a Cleaner, Healthier Home

Anti-Mould: Why Is My Bathroom Ceiling Flaking?

Anti-Mould: Why Is My Bathroom Ceiling Flaking?

Anti-Mould: Why Is My Bathroom Ceiling Flaking?

Anti Mould: How to Remove Mould from Wallpaper

Anti Mould: How to Remove Mould from Wallpaper

Anti Mould: How to Remove Mould from Wallpaper

Anti-Mould: How to Prevent Mould in Your Home

Anti-Mould: How to Prevent Mould in Your Home

Anti-Mould: How to Prevent Mould in Your Home

Your Guide To Designer Paint Finishes

A Comprehensive Guide to Little Greene Paint Finishes

A Comprehensive Guide to Little Greene Paint Fi...

A Comprehensive Guide to Little Greene Paint Fi...

The Best Farrow & Ball Paint Finishes for Every Room In Your Home

The Best Farrow & Ball Paint Finishes for Every...

The Best Farrow & Ball Paint Finishes for Every...

Laura Ashley Paint Finishes – Which is Best for your home?

Laura Ashley Paint Finishes – Which is Best for...

Laura Ashley Paint Finishes – Which is Best for...

Zinsser Primers Explained

5 Key Reasons We Love Zinsser B-I-N Primer

5 Key Reasons We Love Zinsser B-I-N Primer

5 Key Reasons We Love Zinsser B-I-N Primer

What is Zinsser Gardz and Why Should You Know About It?

What is Zinsser Gardz and Why Should You Know A...

What is Zinsser Gardz and Why Should You Know A...

Peeling Paint Problems? Here's Why Zinsser Peel Stop Is Your Go-To Solution

Peeling Paint Problems? Here's Why Zinsser Peel...

Peeling Paint Problems? Here's Why Zinsser Peel...

Colour Inspiration

If Paint Was a Season: Bring the Beauty of Nature Into Your Home

If Paint Was a Season: Bring the Beauty of Natu...

If Paint Was a Season: Bring the Beauty of Natu...

Cosmic Colours: Decorating Your Home Based on Your Star Sign

Cosmic Colours: Decorating Your Home Based on Y...

Cosmic Colours: Decorating Your Home Based on Y...

Farrow & Ball’s 12 New Colours Are Here - Did You Guess Right?

Farrow & Ball’s 12 New Colours Are Here - Did Y...

Farrow & Ball’s 12 New Colours Are Here - Did Y...

DCO Colour Of The Year 2025: A Toast to Colour Trends

DCO Colour Of The Year 2025: A Toast to Colour ...

DCO Colour Of The Year 2025: A Toast to Colour ...

Transform Your Home with Top Laura Ashley Paint Colours

Transform Your Home with Top Laura Ashley Paint...

Transform Your Home with Top Laura Ashley Paint...

Colour of the Year 2024

Colour of the Year 2024

Colour of the Year 2024

Lets Roll with Wallpaper Inspiration

The Perfect Wallpapers For Your Little Ones’ Room

The Perfect Wallpapers For Your Little Ones’ Room

The Perfect Wallpapers For Your Little Ones’ Room

What is the Arts and Crafts Movement, and How Can I Get the Look in My Home?

What is the Arts and Crafts Movement, and How C...

What is the Arts and Crafts Movement, and How C...

Style Up Your Home With Elle Decoration Wallpapers

Style Up Your Home With Elle Decoration Wallpapers

Style Up Your Home With Elle Decoration Wallpapers

Laura Ashley: Our top picks to transform your Bedroom, Living Room and Kitchen!

Laura Ashley: Our top picks to transform your B...

Laura Ashley: Our top picks to transform your B...

Our Top 10 Wallpapers To Create The Ultimate Feature Wall

Our Top 10 Wallpapers To Create The Ultimate Fe...

Our Top 10 Wallpapers To Create The Ultimate Fe...

Didn't think you could wallpaper in a bathroom or kitchen? We'll show you how!

Didn't think you could wallpaper in a bathroom ...

Didn't think you could wallpaper in a bathroom ...