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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

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#AskHelen - Can you Wallpaper A Bathroom?

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

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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

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

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Ok so mist coating is a term bandied around quite...

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

Ok so mist coating is a term bandied around quite...

Bedroom Wallpaper Ideas - 8 Ways To Transform Your Bedroom Into a Stylish Sleep Space

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We spend a third of our lives in bed… So...

Bedroom Wallpaper Ideas - 8 Ways To Transform Y...

We spend a third of our lives in bed… So...

Our Top 10 Wallpapers To Create The Ultimate Feature Wall

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

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

If you’re looking to make a statement with your home...

The Best Paint Colours For A North Facing, East...

In the interior design world we often hear about room...

The Best Paint Colours For A North Facing, East...

In the interior design world we often hear about room...

The ultimate paint finish guide, and what rooms you should be using them in?

The ultimate paint finish guide, and what rooms...

So you’ve spent hours (or if you’re anything like me,...

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The ultimate paint finish guide, and what rooms...

So you’ve spent hours (or if you’re anything like me,...

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How To Safely And Responsibly Dispose Of Leftover Paint

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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 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