If you are planning to paint your home with a paint colour that is more than a few shades off from the current paint, primer- is a must, especially if you want the truest version of the colour you have chosen. And if your chosen colour is red, it is important to remember that red paints don't offer the best opacity compared to other colours, so primer before paint is a good option to get a true, rich result, much faster. This will also help cut down on the number of coats required, ultimately saving you time and money.

Valentine's Day is a big day for florists around the world. According to research, Valentine's Day accounts for 30 per cent of all holiday flower purchases, beating out Mother's Day, Christmas and Thanksgiving. And one flower particularly stands out. Red roses have been linked to Valentine's Day as they represent love and admiration. They are said to be Venus' favourite flower, who is known as the Goddess of Love. Due to this, roses have become the flower of choice on this day.

It is Valentine's month and red lipstick is one of the most sported looks during this time. While this alluring hue is rather easy to get your hands on these days, long ago, women resorted to other means like using red wine as a lip stain, making it out of gemstones or even crushing bugs to create crimson for their lips. Egyptian queen Cleopatra allegedly created lipstick made out of flowers, crushed ants and carmine in a beeswax base to create her own signature red.

When deciding on best paint for walls, it is only natural to reach out for white to make a small, dark space feel larger. We are conditioned to think that darker colours will make a room more enclosed. On the contrary, our colour experts believe that some dark shades like charcoal grey, warm brown and muted teals can in fact open up a space and add depth and dimension. Painting woodwork such as window frames, doors, furniture etc. in a darker hue is also another interesting way to introduce colour and create an illusion of space in your home.

With the spring season upon us, paint colours in sunny tones of vanilla, lime sorbet and mint can create delightful vibes. If you’re thinking of a summer refresh for your home, sorbet, pastel shades are an easy, breezy way to channel good vibes and a carefree spirit that reminds us of childhood- but in a more grown-up, contemporary way. If you wish to create a space in which you feel happy and uplifted, even when it is raining, try a lick of mint green, melon sorbet, misty rose or lilac.

A stark difference in the wall colours and wood tones in a room can make it look even more distinct. The contrast calls more attention to a statement piece of furniture you wish to draw focus to. Dark finishes such as walnut, cherry and mahogany stand out against light wall colours such as pale blue or green. Similarly, light wood shows up boldly against a dark or bold colour on the walls. Remember this handy tip when choosing paint for wood to enhance and highlight the wood's beauty, not overpower or clash with it.