So, you've decided to redecorate, but how are you going to avoid the agony of trawling the paint aisles at your local DIY store? The dread, it's real. Well don't worry, choosing the perfect paint colour has just become a whole lot easier. Order a few of our legendary Peel & Stick paint swatches for next day delivery. Whack them up on the wall, stand back and take your pick. Then order your chosen colour and get painting the very next day. Sorted 👊 Want to know more? Here, we give you the lowdown on why our paint samples are...

Every home has a small room or two or even a few more if you live in London. Some pocket-sized pads just have smaller dimensions by nature - often period properties, or inner-city apartments. So without the luxury of walls to knock down, how can you get clever with the paint pot and create a bit of visual trickery for smaller rooms? We decided to dig deep into the topic of how to decorate a small living space and answer all your questions on how to make a BIG impact with SMALL spaces. What colour should I go for when...

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...

  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...

Can you use normal emulsion paint outside? It's a pretty common question we get, and the short answer is 'no'. The longer and slightly more geeky answer is below, so strap in and read on... Paint: The Basics All paint is similar in the sense that it's made from the same four ingredients: solvent, pigments, additives and resin. The big difference for Interior vs Exterior paints is in the additives and resin used. These things affect how the paints perform under indoor or outdoor conditions. Exterior paint has more additives, so it can withstand the weather Difference 1: Additives Exterior...

Painting a room is one of the quickest and most pocket-friendly ways to spruce up a space. But if you're going to put the effort in, you want it to last right? Bags in the hallway. Kids sticky paws, or grown up red wine spills (ahem)... you need your paint to stand up to normal life. We're not up for re-decorating every time there's a spill. Thankfully all of COAT's paint is durable, so you don't need to worry. So what is Washable Paint? What does it actually mean? You'll see words like 'Washable' and 'Scrubbable' used to describe most...