Begin by wiping the surface of the wall clean. If the surface requires a deeper clean, use Tikkurila Maalipesu cleaning agent to remove unwanted dirt and leave to dry. Lay down dust sheets to protect the floorspace and cover mouldings and sockets with masking tape.
Now more than ever there is an importance on incorporating a study area in our homes, whether it's for working from home, ticking off your to-do list or encouraging the kids to knuckle down with their homework. The key to curating this unique space is to ensure our surroundings will inspire a flow of creativity, help eliminate distractions and allow you to focus on work. However, very rarely do we have a dedicated room that's free to turn into a study. We tend to overlook home offices, leaving them to be the most neglected areas in our home, and driving us to work in "soft spaces" like the sofa or worse, our beds.
If you've only got a small nook to play with, don't be afraid to introduce pattern wallpaper or a splash of colour behind your desk. These playful backdrops add interest, cleverly distracting the mind from its surroundings and can add layers of depth and dimension to your room. Picking up subtle hints of powder and blush, the Y411 Milkshake shade from our Feel the Colour collection refreshes this overlooked corner in the living room, providing an uncomplicated yet serene versatile study area. Pink may be a non-traditional colour choice for a home office, but it can also give a boost of joy to your day-to-day while having an air of relaxation to clean-lined, modern décors.
We tinted our chosen colours with the full-matt Joker interior paint, a luxurious mixture that adds a depth of richness to shades with a beautiful silk-like effect. The Joker range is one of our most eco-certified products in the Tikkurila family. This solvent-free, wash-resistant formula boasts low VOC-emission level and has been certified by the Allergy, Skin and Asthma Association (Helsinki), the Nordic Swan Ecolabel, the EU Ecolabel and holds the M1 Emission Classification. Making this eco-conscious paint a safe paint option for your home.
Don't compromise on interior style, and make your newly adapted study work harder within your home. Make the use of vertical space by building up shelving units in neutral shades of white to give your background depth, while a lamp and trolley shelf in glossy slate grey will give your office a contemporary edge. To soften the look of a functional workspace, incorporate a cluster of houseplants, in varying heights, leaf shapes and pot textures – doing so, will bring in personality and add an informal atmosphere to your home office.
Putting the idea into practice
1. FIRST STEPS
2. PRETREATMENT
If the wall surface needs to be levelled or the previous paint is a darker colour, apply a coat of Optiva Primer. Choose Optiva Primer in the shade close to your new topcoat.
3. PAINTING
Stir full-matt Joker paint, pre-mixed with the shade Y411 Milkshake, well before use and thin with water, if necessary. Apply the first coat with a paint roller or brush, and once dry, reapply a second coat if desired. Our Joker paint can be recoated within 1-2 hours of painting, so you can finish the wall in just a few hours.
Clean your tools with water and soap, or use Tikkurila Pensselipesu tool cleaner for more in-depth results. Make sure to follow the instructions on the label.