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

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DCO Colour Of The Year 2025: A Toast to Colour Trends
#AskHelen - How do you Paint a Scalloped Wall Border?

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#AskHelen How to paint your IKEA Furniture

#AskHelen How to paint your IKEA Furniture

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#AskHelen - Can you Wallpaper A Bathroom?

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#AskHelen - Can you Wallpaper A Bathroom?

Transform Your Home with Top Laura Ashley Paint Colours

Transform Your Home with Top Laura Ashley Paint...

If you’re looking to refresh your home with a touch...

Transform Your Home with Top Laura Ashley Paint...

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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

Our Top Tips for Testing Paint Sample Pots: Your Quick & Easy Guide

Our Top Tips for Testing Paint Sample Pots: You...

Choosing the perfect paint colour can feel like a big...

Our Top Tips for Testing Paint Sample Pots: You...

Choosing the perfect paint colour can feel like a big...

How to Colour Drench

How to Colour Drench

If you’re ready to take your interior decorating to the...

How to Colour Drench

If you’re ready to take your interior decorating to the...

My Top Product Recommendations for Colour Drenching

My Top Product Recommendations for Colour Drenc...

By now, you’re probably familiar with the fabulous colour drenching...

My Top Product Recommendations for Colour Drenc...

By now, you’re probably familiar with the fabulous colour drenching...

My favourite colours for colour drenching

My favourite colours for colour drenching

If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram or flicking through interior...

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My favourite colours for colour drenching

If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram or flicking through interior...

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What is colour drenching?

What is colour drenching?

Let’s dive into the story of colour drenching—a trend that’s...

What is colour drenching?

Let’s dive into the story of colour drenching—a trend that’s...

Get an Insta-Worthy Home Office You Won't Want To Leave The House For!

Get an Insta-Worthy Home Office You Won't Want ...

Create an Insta-worthy home office that maximises your productivity Decorating...

Get an Insta-Worthy Home Office You Won't Want ...

Create an Insta-worthy home office that maximises your productivity Decorating...

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The Magic of Monochrome

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

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

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Four Gorgeous Colour Schemes For Your Garden

Four Gorgeous Colour Schemes For Your Garden

Four Gorgeous Colour Schemes For Your Garden

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How to Paint New Plaster! What is Mist Coating and Why is it so Important?

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How to Paint New Plaster! What is Mist Coating ...

How to Paint Your Walls

How to Paint Your Walls

How to Paint Your Walls

How To Remove Wallpaper Without a Steam Stripper

How To Remove Wallpaper Without a Steam Stripper

How To Remove Wallpaper Without a Steam Stripper