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" With the annual Shed of the Year competition just around the corner, here&amp;#039;s some inspirational ideas to give your shed its very own pick-me-up, with a few painting tips from Cuprinol&amp;#039;s Colour and Design Expert, Emily Simpson. 1. Awaken your shed with colour If you&amp;#039;re on a budget, or simply want a quick and easy way to liven up a tired old shed, a fresh lick of paint can work wonders. If you&amp;#039;re feeling like getting creative and having fun with something different, follow Cuprinol&amp;#039;s guide to creating this summery design:   You should first paint alternating panels on your shed&amp;#039;s exterior in complimentary pastel shades, such as Sweet Pea and Coastal Mist.  For the door, use a ruler to trace out four diamonds and choose one of your colours to paint the inside of each of the shapes, allowing them to dry before marking off the edges with masking tape and painting the rest of the door in your remaining colours.  2. Give your shed a new sense of purpose If your poor old shed is sitting unused at the bottom of the garden, then why not totally turn it around with a new concept? The possibilities for a personalised space are endless. Escape from everyday life and turn your shed into a relaxing haven for reading or afternoon tea with friends. Maybe even transform it into the private workshop that you&amp;#039;ve always wanted.\u00A0  3. Redecorate with unique finds from antique shops and car-boot sales Upcycle old crates, hooks, or other hidden gems to use for quirky storage space and decoration. This will give your shed that effortless shabby chic look.\u00A0 4. Create the look of a secret hideaway by growing climbers up the sides You can easily create this magical look by planting a climber such as ivy next to your shed. Using a trellis will aid the plants growth and eventually it will totally blend in with the rest of the garden. If you have a porch on the front, a climbing rose can look enchanting winding around the front entrance.\u00A0 5. Introduce a quaint fairy-tale effect using lights and traditional decoration Adorable additions such as fairy lights, lanterns, or bunting can add a touch of cosiness and sparkle. With this detailing, your welcoming new oasis will be a far cry from the dark, damp space it was before. \u00A0\u00A0  6. Add windows to flood a previously dark space with sunlight Sheds aren&amp;#039;t known for being bright, airy spaces, so transform yours by introducing windows. The new rays of sunlight will not only brighten up your shed, but also make the space feel much bigger.\u00A0 7. Use home-made stencils to make your own personal mark Cuprinol&amp;#039;s Colour and Design Expert, Emily Simpson, has given us some stencilling tips:  DIY stencils are easier and cheaper to make than you might think, simply print our your design to size and cut out the letters using a stanley knife. Stick your stencil in the required position and paint over with the same shade as the surface you&amp;#039;re painting on to. This helps to seal in the edges and ensure a clean finish!  Once this has dried you&amp;#039;re ready to paint over with your second colour. Using a dark shade such as Black Ash against a bright colour like Green Orchard looks very striking, though you could use pastel shades or complimentary colours for a more subtle effect.  &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;span id=&amp;quot;selection-marker-1&amp;quot; class=&amp;quot;redactor-selection-marker&amp;quot; data-verified=&amp;quot;redactor&amp;quot;&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; &amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;lt;/span&amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;amp;gt; "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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