We've all been there. Dream flat ✅ Perfect location ✅ But once you're in, the magnolia overload is just too much. All those walls of creamy white blandness. Ugh... Most people are desperate to put their own stamp on a new place - but here's the thing… are you actually allowed to get decorating as a tenant? The good news is that the answer is usually yes, but there are a few things to think about first.  Neutral paint schemes are a smart choice for rented homes. Sweatpants, by @whistleknot on Insta  Because this is a tricky topic, we gave Adam Kingswood...

Neutral colours are timeless, sure. But the variety of shades available makes choosing the right one a bit tough. That said, warm neutral shades of beige and greige (it’s a thing) are both timeless and bang on trend. It’s no surprise that they’re COAT’s most popular shades then. With the help of COAT pal Toby Turnbull and his minimal mid-century style flat in Manchester (@theroomathetop on Insta…) - we’re taking a dive into warm neutral schemes and how to create a minimal look that feels anything but sparse. Shop Japandi Neutral schemes  Toby’s @theroomatthetop flat in Manchester is perfectly pared...

A few companies offer paint colour matching services, where they will produce a colour for you from anything - a colour swatch, a piece of material, or a specific brand’s paint range. Let’s take a quick look at how this works. If you love COAT but have found your colour elsewhere don't panic. We can mix any colour you like in our luxurious formulation - often saving a pretty penny against other luxury paint companies. Choose your Colour Match here. How does paint colour matching work? There are two levels. The most basic is that a company can scan a...

So what is emulsion paint? So what is emulsion paint, exactly? Well, Emulsion is the most common type of paint for interior walls and ceilings. Normal wall paint, if you like. It’s a water-based paint with resin added to make it hardwearing. Whilst there are a few other types of paint available for interiors - all with different names and uses it doesn't need to get that complicated for your first go. We'll focus here on the DIY hero that is emulsion paint, but we've done a full breakdown to help in another blog post "What type of paint do I...

Unless you’re a vampire, most people prefer bright open spaces. Natural light is actually proven to help us feel happier - it’s science. That said plenty of homes will have a dark space, whether it’s a north-facing box room with a small window or a hallway without much natural light. So how do you decorate it? Let’s keep it simple and look at two good choices you’ve got. Spoiler alert - don’t go with white: Embrace the Dark Lots of people try to magically brighten up dark spaces by painting them bright white or pale pastel colours. If the room’s...