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Ideal Home
Ideal Home
Lauren Bradbury

How to put up coving — add architectural interest and hide imperfections on your walls in 5 simple steps

Bright teal bedroom with teal walls, a matching teal freestanding wardrobe and teal bedding, with a leaf-print accent chair beside it.

Whether you want to add architectural elements to your home or just soften the lines between your walls and your ceilings, coving is a decorative finish that can do just that. But it’s only when you nail how to put up coving that you’ll truly appreciate just how transformative this addition can be.

Fitting coving to your walls is an easy-to-medium level DIY idea that’s well worth the time and effort if you have it - no matter whether you want to bring your period living room ideas to life or are on a mission to make your living room ceilings look higher. However, the beauty of coving is that it can be added to any room and can even hide a multitude of sins.

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