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Sometimes starting a decorating job can seem a daunting task. Where should you start when choosing a colour? How can you find out which paint colours work well together? If only there was a place to find straightforward answers to common decorating dilemmas...now there is! 'Ask Dulux' provides you with answers to the most common interior dilemmas; giving you the confidence to make a colourful change to your home.

1. I have an idea of the colours I'd like to use, but I'm worried that they won't look right in my home. I'm worried that I'll buy the paint and then the colours won't work well together. What would you advise?

2. What are the insider tips when choosing a colour for your home?

3. I want a colour which is really on-trend but I'm not 100% sure where to start. There is so much choice - can you help?

4. I've just moved in with my boyfriend and we can't agree on a colour scheme. He wants the house to be decked out in blues and reds but I want a more subtle, feminine look. How can we reach a compromise?

5. I want my home to look good when I have visitors but with two small children it is hard to keep the paint work looking its best. What do you suggest?

6. I work from home but my home office is north facing so doesn't receive much natural light. I find it a bit depressing! Is there anything I can do to brighten it up? I don't want sterile white walls or garish paint colours.

7. I've just moved house and really dislike the wooden cupboards in the kitchen. They are a horrible brown colour and make the whole room feel dark and dingy. I can't afford a new kitchen. What would you advise?

8. I saw a gorgeous blue vase in a shop last week which I couldn't resist. I'd love to paint a feature wall in this colour but I can't find the shade anywhere. Do you have any advice?

9. My daughter's tastes change from one month to the next. One month she wants a stripe bedroom, the next she wants polka dots. I want her to be able to express herself and feel like her room is her own personal space, but I don't have the time or the money to redecorate with every whim. What can you suggest?

10. I have just moved into a new flat and everything is really white and cold. It's very sterile. I'd like to redecorate but I won't have enough spare money for the next couple of months. What would you suggest?

11. What is a harmonising scheme? I've read in interior design magazines that harmonising schemes are great if you want to create subtle and balanced colour schemes. I'd love a look for my room which is understated and on-trend but I've no idea what harmonising means!

12. I want to decorate but I'm not sure how to create a scheme around the brown sofa in my living room. I can't afford to buy a new one but I'm not sure which colours go well with the deep brown. I'm worried I'll get the wrong colours and the scheme will look a mess!

13. I'm about to decorate and I want the designer look, but without the designer price tag. Where should I start?

14. I'd like to add a bit of colour to my radiators but I'm not really sure how. Can you help? (Video)

15. I'm decorating and I want to paint my ceiling but I'm not sure how to go about it? Can you help? (Video)

16. I want to paint my bathroom but i've found in the past that paint gets mouldy and peels off. how can I keep it looking fresh for longer?

17. My son wants to pick the colours for his bedroom but I'm worried he'll choose horrendous shades I just can't live with. What would you recommend?

18. I've just bought my first home and want to give it a fresh coat of paint, but I don't know where to start? In what order should I paint the different surfaces, like the ceilings and walls? (Video)

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