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Dramatic lighting can bring glamour to a room with ease. Chandeliers in bold colours are available in designer stores if you are willing to pay a premium. A quick, easy and inexpensive alternative is to take a cheap DIY store chandelier and transform it yourself with decorative paint - if you already have a chandelier, you can make it over at barely any cost.

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You'll need

Chandelier
Feather duster
Newspaper
Gloss Super Black

Hints & tips

"It is important to ensure the chandelier is dust-free before painting even if it is new."

You can spray a chandelier with spray paint

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Step by step guide

If you are using an existing chandelier, disconnect it from the electricity supply and remove the bulbs.

Use a feather duster to remove any dust from the chandelier.

For a professional finish, remove any larger pieces that can be sprayed individually.

Lay out newspaper in your working area. Crumple up small pieces of newspaper and place them in each bulb fitting to shield the connections from paint.

Spray lightly with Gloss Super Black, working your way around the chandelier and building up thin layers until you have the desired colour depth. Do the same with any individual fittings.