Summer can be tough on your home’s exterior. Donovan Bezuidenhout, who is responsible for training, quality assurance and development at the Plascon Paint Academy, is our go-to expert on all matters paint-related. From rust to patios to outdoor furniture, he answers our outdoor questions.

Here’s how to create a quirky paint effect using light in your kitchen using ultra-trendy colour-blocking.

Shabby chic decor brings in elements of romance and antiquity. Especially popular in French cottage decorating, the shabby chic style uses light, feminine colors, such as pink and white.

Achieve the dreamy watercolour effect in restful blue.

Stencil, sponge, repeat – transform a floor in a weekend.

Imbue your bedroom with a gorgeous blush by applying a duo of soft pinks from the 2017 Colour Forecast’s Pause palette in a soft-edged, tonal paint technique.

Create a dreamy, tranquil mood in your living room with an Ombré artwork showcasing a host of foggy blues from the 2017 Forecast’s Anonymous palette.

This stripy focal wall starring nature-inspired shades from the 2017 Forecast’s Terrain palette is guaranteed to dial up the drama, whatever the space.