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The Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I gave my hallway a quick makeover with DIY panelling – but trolls say it's ‘aged' my house & call it a ‘dust collector'
A DIY enthusiast has given her hallway a super quick and cheap makeover without breaking the bank. So if you want to add style to your pad, then you've come to the right place and will need to listen up. 2 2 Betty, a content creator from the UK who is currently renovating her home, used dado rails to panel her hallway - and it left many open-mouthed. But while many were stunned and thought the DIY project was incredibly 'impressive', others thought it made Betty's home look 'dated'. Alongside her short social media clip, the brunette, who often shares beginner-friendly DIY tips and tricks online, beamed: 'This is your sign to panel your hallway.' She then added: 'If you're going to make one update to your hallway for maximum impact then let it be this! 'This has to be the panelling project that I'm most proud of (mainly because I finally tackled those angles).' Betty claimed that 'preparation is key' when it comes to panelling, as she pre-marked each location to ensure it looked neat once complete. She later revealed that she got the dado rails as part of a traditional stair panelling kit from Roomix. As well as adding panelling to her hallway, which Betty coated in Dulux Egyptian Cotton paint, she also painted the top of her walls in the shade White Mist from Dulux. Thanks to Betty's panelling feature, we think her hallway looks fabulous. And it's clear that many others do too, as the Instagram clip, which was posted under the username @ at_home_with_betty, has quickly gone viral and amassed 1.7 million views. Not only this, but it's also amassed 28,300 likes and 215 comments. But social media users were left totally divided by Betty's DIY project - while some thought it looked 'amazing', not everyone was as complimentary. One person said: 'This is SO impressive! You should be so proud.' A third commented: 'Looks amazing.' However, at the same time, someone else sighed: ' Dust collector….' Most popular DIY jobs homeowners love to do Paint walls New carpet Paint fence Paint ceilings Wallpapering Paint skirting boards New light fitting Re-grout/replace bathroom tiles Hang curtains/blinds Paint/oil interior doors Paint a shed Paint stairs New plug sockets New hard flooring New front door Update kitchen sink Replace kitchen worktops Hang shelves Change/update doorknobs Paint/upcycle garden furniture To this, Betty responded and wrote: 'You're not wrong! But worth it though.' A second chimed in: 'This trend needs to die out already. Ages a house horribly.' Whilst someone else questioned: 'I mean each to their own, but doesn't it look a little bit like a hotel hallway or B&B?'
The Irish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I gave my hallway a quick makeover with DIY panelling – but trolls say it's ‘aged' my house & call it a ‘dust collector'
A DIY enthusiast has given her hallway a super quick and cheap makeover without breaking the bank. So if you want to add style to your pad, then you've come to the right place and will need to listen up. 2 A savvy woman has given her hallway a mega makeover thanks to DIY panelling Credit: Instagram/@at_home_with_betty 2 But people have been left divided by the DIY project, which some thought was a "dust collector" Credit: Instagram/@at_home_with_betty Betty, a content creator from the UK who is currently renovating her home, used But while many were stunned and thought the Alongside her short social media clip, the brunette, who often shares She then added: 'If you're going to make one update to your Read more DIY stories 'This has to be the Betty claimed that 'preparation is key' when it comes to panelling, as she pre-marked each location to ensure it looked neat once complete. She later revealed that she got the dado rails as part of a traditional stair panelling kit from Roomix. As well as adding panelling to her hallway, which Betty coated in Dulux Egyptian Cotton paint, she also painted the top of her walls in the shade White Mist from Dulux. Most read in Fabulous Thanks to Betty's And it's clear that many others do too, as the Instagram clip, which was posted under the username @ I wasn't going to shell out £80 on panelling kits so found a way to get the wood I needed for £24 Not only this, but it's also amassed 28,300 likes and 215 comments. But social media users were left totally divided by Betty's Eight Easy DIY Tips & Tricks The ultimate guide for homeowners and renters: DIY expert's Save time and money with this easy DIY tiling hack to transform a room in under an hour Avoid these five mistakes in your next DIY project Transform your kitchen with this Noisy neighbours? Here's DIY expert shared her favourite strategy for painting around glass without tape If you want to give your kitchen a fresh look, here's Five tricks to One person said: 'This is SO impressive! You should be so proud.' Another added: 'Looks beautiful, great job!!' This trend needs to die out already. Ages a house horribly Instagram user A third commented: 'Looks amazing.' However, at the same time, someone else sighed: ' Most popular DIY jobs homeowners love to do Paint walls New carpet Paint fence Paint ceilings Wallpapering Paint skirting boards New light fitting Re-grout/replace bathroom tiles Hang curtains/blinds Paint/oil interior doors Paint a shed Paint stairs New plug sockets New hard flooring New front door Update kitchen sink Replace kitchen worktops Hang shelves Change/update doorknobs Paint/upcycle garden furniture To this, Betty responded and wrote: 'You're not wrong! But worth it though.' A second chimed in: 'This trend needs to die out already. Ages a house horribly.' Whilst someone else questioned: 'I mean each to their own, but doesn't it look a little bit like a hotel hallway or B&B?' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Scottish Sun
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I gave my hallway a quick makeover with DIY panelling – but trolls say it's ‘aged' my house & call it a ‘dust collector'
A DIY enthusiast has given her hallway a super quick and cheap makeover without breaking the bank. So if you want to add style to your pad, then you've come to the right place and will need to listen up. Advertisement 2 A savvy woman has given her hallway a mega makeover thanks to DIY panelling Credit: Instagram/@at_home_with_betty 2 But people have been left divided by the DIY project, which some thought was a "dust collector" Credit: Instagram/@at_home_with_betty Betty, a content creator from the UK who is currently renovating her home, used dado rails to panel her hallway - and it left many open-mouthed. But while many were stunned and thought the DIY project was incredibly 'impressive', others thought it made Betty's home look 'dated'. Alongside her short social media clip, the brunette, who often shares beginner-friendly DIY tips and tricks online, beamed: 'This is your sign to panel your hallway.' She then added: 'If you're going to make one update to your hallway for maximum impact then let it be this! Advertisement 'This has to be the panelling project that I'm most proud of (mainly because I finally tackled those angles).' Betty claimed that 'preparation is key' when it comes to panelling, as she pre-marked each location to ensure it looked neat once complete. She later revealed that she got the dado rails as part of a traditional stair panelling kit from Roomix. As well as adding panelling to her hallway, which Betty coated in Dulux Egyptian Cotton paint, she also painted the top of her walls in the shade White Mist from Dulux. Advertisement Thanks to Betty's panelling feature, we think her hallway looks fabulous. And it's clear that many others do too, as the Instagram clip, which was posted under the username @at_home_with_betty, has quickly gone viral and amassed 1.7 million views. I wasn't going to shell out £80 on panelling kits so found a way to get the wood I needed for £24 Not only this, but it's also amassed 28,300 likes and 215 comments. But social media users were left totally divided by Betty's DIY project - while some thought it looked 'amazing', not everyone was as complimentary. Advertisement Eight Easy DIY Tips & Tricks The ultimate guide for homeowners and renters: DIY expert's lazy painting hack will make decorating your home much easier Save time and money with this easy DIY tiling hack to transform a room in under an hour Avoid these five mistakes in your next DIY project Transform your kitchen with this renter-friendly DIY hack Noisy neighbours? Here's how to soundproof a room DIY expert shared her favourite strategy for painting around glass without tape If you want to give your kitchen a fresh look, here's how to paint your kitchen cabinets Five tricks to spruce up every room in your home for less than £5 One person said: 'This is SO impressive! You should be so proud.' Another added: 'Looks beautiful, great job!!' This trend needs to die out already. Ages a house horribly Instagram user A third commented: 'Looks amazing.' However, at the same time, someone else sighed: 'Dust collector….' Advertisement Most popular DIY jobs homeowners love to do Paint walls New carpet Paint fence Paint ceilings Wallpapering Paint skirting boards New light fitting Re-grout/replace bathroom tiles Hang curtains/blinds Paint/oil interior doors Paint a shed Paint stairs New plug sockets New hard flooring New front door Update kitchen sink Replace kitchen worktops Hang shelves Change/update doorknobs Paint/upcycle garden furniture To this, Betty responded and wrote: 'You're not wrong! But worth it though.' A second chimed in: 'This trend needs to die out already. Ages a house horribly.' Whilst someone else questioned: 'I mean each to their own, but doesn't it look a little bit like a hotel hallway or B&B?' Unlock even more award-winning articles as The Sun launches brand new membership programme - Sun Club
Irish Examiner
6 days ago
- General
- Irish Examiner
Easy home improvements that don't require planning permission
Recent cases covered by major media outlets in Ireland have highlighted the deeply stressful experience of homeowners who have found themselves at the pointy end of a curious planning permission stipulation. These unexpected incidents of broken planning rules, failed retention bombshells and complex cases in play might make you feel that without furnishing a letter to the local authority, you can't swing a flower basket from a bracket. Even if we escape notice during a questionable development, overlooking planning requirements can potentially create future issues when we come to sell, and the buyer's solicitor notices something in their searches. What can we do outside and inside our homes without running foul of regulations? The government consumer portal, Planning Permission Ireland, states: 'The good news is that certain types of developments related to houses, including renovations, extensions, and the construction of ancillary buildings like sheds or garages, may be exempt from planning permission under specific conditions.' Here are a few things you can crack on with this summer, together with caveats to look out for so that you don't find yourself pouting in a press picture. Indoors Indoors, you can do just about anything you like without planning. This includes reconfiguring rooms, renovating, decorating, taking down walls (do get a structural engineer onboard) and performing most energy upgrades, including dry-lining. Indoors, you can do just about anything during a renovation including adding a doorway. You must meet current building regulations and would be wise to engage a structural engineer. Picture: Dulux Your primary concern for the serious stuff is compliance with the current building regulations, needed and keeping certification where possible for changes you make. Going DIY, this can be tricky, and if and when you have a BER performed, some improvements will not nudge your rating as they don't have a full professional stamp to them. If your home is a protected structure deemed of architectural importance, there may be interior detailing that falls under that protection. If in doubt, talk to the conservation officer for your local authority. Windows The walls, windows, roof and doors of your home are part of what is termed its exterior envelope. As the outside of your home is visible in a public setting, it influences its surroundings, and it can impact your neighbours in unexpected ways. Changing out windows like-for-like, you do not require planning permission unless the house is listed, or you are in a designated conservation area of special interest. If you open the wall and put in a completely new window (unless it's part of an exempted 40 square metre extension), you most likely will need permission. Velux-style windows (flush with the roof) on the rear roof of a house are usually considered exempt because they don't affect the appearance of the building from public viewpoints. Converting the roof space, the windows cannot sit up like a dormer. New protruding windows on existing walls, like bay windows, are considered an extension and are not permitted development. You're more likely to get permission to the side or back of the house than to the front. Sheds/garden rooms If you don't live in it, you can have an aggregated non-habitable addition of up to 25 square metres of outbuildings in your garden (detached). You cannot set up a business in it or keep livestock or poultry in it. If the garage was built when the house was built, this might be excluded from your 25 square metres rider, but check with planning before going ahead. Just ensure you leave at least 25 square meters of outdoor room remaining. The roof can be a single pitch of three metres or a standard pitch of four metres. It's always a good idea (for the sake of good relations) to confer with your neighbours if the building is at the top of a steep hill and likely to overlook their garden or will be placed right on the boundary. The exemption does not include any window within one metre of the neighbour's boundary, by the way. Building to the side of the property, ensure you shield the building from view with planting or fencing, or the planners may question the exemption. Keep in mind, it's your responsibility to meet the planning requirements. The supplier/installer has nothing to do with it, but a reputable company should offer advice based on established exemptions. Be wary of dismissive language about 'temporary structures'. Conservatories/sun rooms You can put a conservatory up without permission when it is within certain limitations, and in most cases, you should treat it just as you would a standard extension in terms of exemptions. It is regarded as a permanent structure. If you have no other attached extensions, and none were put on the building, you have 40 square metres allowed to the rear of the building (leaving 25 square metres of outdoor space). Going to the side of the building, planning permission is required. Don't just assume that the "front door" is positioned to the front of the house; it's the aspect of the house facing the road in most cases. For standard extensions and these sun-catchers, the expectations are the same. A common misconception, balconies and roof gardens are not exempt from development, and as a common issue reported by outraged, overlooked neighbours, be warned. You can convert a garage attached to the back or side of your house to domestic use as long as it has a floor area of less than 40 square metres. Get an architect to put their eyes over the plans if you're adding exterior doors and windows facing into a boundary, for example. Outdoor painting/rendering Whereas painting your house is not generally an issue (unless it's an extensive mural), changing its appearance with new finishes like render or stone certainly can. If you're lucky enough to be having external insulation or 'the wrap' carried out through the SEAI grant scheme, you might assume this is exempt from planning. Think again. If, for example, the house is brick or stone-faced and the houses in your estate or on a terrace are largely in the same style, the alteration to a finish will interest the local planning office. Just keep in mind, if anything changes the visual character of your property significantly, ask for a meeting with your local authority before going ahead. The legalise is that changes are exempt if they are 'constituted works which do not materially affect the external appearance of the structure so as to render the appearance inconsistent with the character of the structure or of neighbouring structures'. The SEAI and your supplier are not liable for this. You are. Fencing, walls and gates Fencing and walling is a fertile area of change, and within parameters, there's a lot you can do to enhance protection and character. The fence/wall must be no more than two metres high to the rear and 1.2 metres to the front or forward of the front of the house. A front gate can be up to two meters in height (don't use industrial palisade styles — local authorities despise them). You can put in a pond, walkways and features to the rear and side of the house, provided that the ground level is not altered by more than one metre above or below the level of the adjoining ground, so lots to play with there. Porches Finally, and this is something often overlooked, you can add a porch of up to two square metres to your home without planning permission. These tiny structures are not only extremely practical for boots, coats, mail and more, but can act as a thermal break between the outdoors and indoor space. This may well influence your BER rating. Ensure your porch is not less than two metres from any public path/roadway and check the maximum height requirement for your choice of porch roof pitch, which will fall between three and four metres.
Daily Mail
26-05-2025
- Lifestyle
- Daily Mail
Do not paint your house this colour in 2025 - and the three interior trends you're about to see everywhere
White and grey may be go-to paint shades for many home renovators, but an interiors expert has recommended people steer clear of them in 2025 for a modern look. Dulux Colour and Communications Manager Andrea Lucena-Orr told FEMAIL that the 'cool white minimalism' trend is well and truly over, and that this particular shade of white should now only be 'used sparingly'. The reason? 'Pure white is seen as too clinical for modern homes,' explained Andrea. 'Instead, homeowners are leaning towards warmer, softer whites that add depth, and create a more inviting, cohesive feel throughout the space.' Perhaps more surprisingly is the colour expert's assessment that 'grey in all its tones' is now also considered 'out'. In the home décor realm, ' millennial grey ' has been a beloved neutral interior shade for years - particularly when it comes to paint. But following the recent announcement of the 2025 Dulux Colour Awards finalists, Andrea said that renovators should re-think the tone. 'Grey and all its variations will always be popular, however, there has recently been a move away from the cooler greys to those with warmer, friendlier undertones,' she explained. 'It's all part of a shift away from sterile minimalism towards cosier, more personal interiors that actually feel like home.' The other outdated trend Andrea identified was the common practice of using 'white as a trim colour'. 'Painting skirting boards, doors, and trims in bright white is falling out of favour,' the colour expert explained. 'The overly crisp contrast of a white trim disrupts the visual flow rather than enhancing it.' 'In its place, we're seeing a rise in tone-on-tone colour schemes where walls, trims, and sometimes even ceilings are painted in the same shade or tonal variations of it. 'This creates a seamless, cocooning effect that feels more curated and modern.' On the other end of the spectrum, Andrea outlined three key interior colour trends that are set to be big in 2025. The first is the 'the rise of the painted ceiling'. 'No longer an afterthought, painted ceilings are becoming a design feature,' Andrea explained. 'Whether it's a bold splash of colour or a soft hue that complements the walls, painted ceilings can dramatically expand a space and create a unique atmosphere.' Dulux colour finalist project The Collectors by pulled this off brilliantly, with Andrea praising their use of coloured ceilings to 'frame intimate spaces'. Another modern colour trend that's not for the faint hearted, is 'bold colour blocking'. 'This trend is especially popular in retail environments, but it's also finding its way into residential interiors,' Andrea said. In some Dulux colour finalists projects, including the Cobden Terrace project by Matt Gibson Architecture + Design and the Coronation House project by Brunsdon Studio, Andrea noted the use of 'pops of colour and contrasting prints and patterns to liven up the space and guide movement throughout the house'. Finally, Andrea recommended that home renovators embrace the idea of 'tonal graduation' - particularly when working with a neutral colour palette. What this means is 'rather than using a single colour throughout, designers are embracing subtle shifts in hue and tone'. The design expert noted this sophisticated trend was achieved brilliantly in Dulux colour finalist Stellar House by Robson Rak, which layered tonally graduated neutral shades so that it created a layered effect. 'Minimal doesn't have to mean monotone,' she confirmed.
