How Long Does Wallpaper Take to Install?
If you’re thinking about adding wallpaper to your home, one of the first practical questions you’ll ask is: How long is this going to take? Unlike painting, wallpaper installation isn’t just about rolling product onto a surface. It involves preparation, precision, pattern alignment and drying time. And while some smaller projects can be completed in […]
Creative Wallpaper Ideas for Ceilings, Panels & More
When most people think of wallpaper, they think of feature walls. But wallpaper has evolved. Today’s designs, textures and materials allow you to use it in ways that go far beyond covering four walls — and when used creatively, it can completely transform a space without overwhelming it. If you love the idea of wallpaper […]
How to Extend the Life of Your Exterior Paint
An exterior paint job isn’t cheap — and it shouldn’t be something you’re redoing every few years. When done properly, exterior paint should last anywhere from 8 to 15 years depending on the surface, paint quality, and local conditions. However in areas like the Southern Highlands — where homes face cold winters, UV exposure, wind, […]
How to Match Paint Colours with Timber & Brick
How to Choose Paint Colours That Match Timber & Brick in Your Home You’ve picked a few paint samples, held them up against your brick or timber feature… and they all look wrong. One’s too cold, one’s too yellow, and one somehow makes your beautiful timber floors look orange. Sound familiar? Matching paint colours with […]
2026 Best Exterior Colour Trends for Australian Homes
Colour Trends come and go — but paint sticks around. If you’re planning to repaint your home exterior in 2026, it’s only natural to look at what’s trending. Colour trends can offer inspiration, fresh ideas, and insights into how modern Australian homes are evolving. But if you’re not careful, they can also lead you into […]
How to Pick Trendy Accent Colours That Won’t Date in 2026
You want to add personality to your space — not paint yourself into a corner. If you’ve ever fallen for a trendy feature wall, only to regret it a year later, you’re not alone. It’s easy to be drawn to the colour of the moment — terracotta, dusty blue, forest green — but harder to […]
How to Choose the Right White Paint
Why Picking the Right White Paint Can Drive You Mad The moment you start comparing swatches — Antique White, Vivid White, Natural White, Snowy Mountain, Whisper White (and that’s just from one brand) — it all becomes a blur. One looks too yellow. Another feels cold. The sample you loved in-store now looks completely different […]
Feature Walls Can Be Stunning — or Seriously Dated
Feature walls are still very much alive in 2025 — but not all of them are aging gracefully. Done well, a feature wall can anchor a room, add character, and make your space feel styled without overdone. Done poorly? It just looks like a leftover design trend from 2009. At Southern Highlands Painting & Wallpapering, […]
Why Your Perfect Paint Colour Looks “Wrong” at Home
You pick a paint colour you absolutely love — maybe it looked perfect in the shop, on the swatch, or in that Pinterest photo you saved months ago. But then the painters roll it onto your walls, and suddenly it looks… different. Too yellow. Too dark. Nothing like you expected. You’re not going colour-blind. What’s […]
DIY Painting vs Professional Finish: What’s the Difference?
You’ve been thinking about freshening up your walls — maybe a new colour in the living room or a full interior refresh. The question is, should you do it yourself or hire a professional painter? At Southern Highlands Painting and Wallpapering, we know that plenty of homeowners enjoy tackling DIY projects. Painting can seem simple […]