Ten top tips for using paint in your home

Visually lowering the ceiling by carrying paint colour down below the cornice creates a feeling of intimacy (above left); the darker the room, the stronger the colour Joa uses - traditional whites look drab in dark spaces (right)

If you're wary of colour try using accents of colour to get yourself used to it (above left); In a neutral bathroom you can afford to make a bold statement (above right)