IS your living room looking a little dull and bland? Do the faded walls in your bedroom downplay the beauty of the charming dresser you just bought? If you're keen on giving your room a makeover but are concerned about the cost, what can you do?

Colours play a major role in highlighting a room's features and disguising any weak spots. It plays a significant role in creating ambience, space and mood of a room.

Colours can liven up the ambience of a room and create visual effects to enhance the space of a room.

If you have predominantly white furniture in your bedroom, you'll be surprised at how a coat of baby blue paint perks up the entire space completely. It will complement your white wicker-chair and bed beautifully.

The living room is a source of pride for many houseproud homeowners. Young people who live in small apartments and condo units may be hesitant about having friends over for fear of a lack of space. Well, if you know how to decorate it right, even a small living space can be made to look fabulous.

For an average, compact-size room of 850sq ft, Nippon Paint can transform the overall feel for just RM100. They are recommending their Vinilex Fresh (five litres) and Sation Glo (one litre) to recreate the spacious ambience for your room.

Nippon Paint will also show you how to create a personal space in your home at a very affordable cost. You'll find some helpful tips in the chart below.

*For details on Nippon products or colour schemes, call 1-800-882-663 or log on to www.nippon.com.my.