PAINT MAY be the cheapest way to change the look and feel of a room but, at €60-plus per five litres, a paint mistake can cost homeowners upwards of €300 per room, if you include time, admits Colortrend’s Gary Doyle.

First step to keeping costs down is to invest in Colortrend’s €99 Room Make-Over special. For €99 you get five litres of any colour paint, three litres of ceiling paint, one litre of trim paint for woodwork, plus a roller and tray set, a brush, a roll of masking tape and a drop cloth.

Another clever way to minimise expensive colour mistakes is to sign up for a free in-store colour consultation available at all four stand-alone shops. This consultation is worth upwards of €75 per hour. By all means bring magazine images but it’s more useful to bring photos and details of the aspect and size of each room to help you get the most from this free advice. Call 01 6288224 to book your appointment.