Stainless steel savvy

You're right, pink and orange would look great together. But why not choose some sherbet colours right in the middle of super bright and pastel, such as Orange Blossom and Pink Symphony, both C.I.L? Pick your favourite of the two for the wall behind your bed and the other for the rest of the walls. Keep the trim, ceiling, draperies and furniture white and add in a few accessories in your bright tones to really punch the whole thing up. This should give your room a look your parents and you can agree on. If they resist, remind them that it's just a can of paint.

Yes! Paint comes to the rescue. There are specific melamine paints formulated to cover tile. Check with your local paint store or home reno centre and follow the instructions to the letter. The better job that you do, the longer the paint will last. Good luck!

I definitely wouldn't use a border as it would visually shorten the walls and complicate the architectural lines of the ceiling. Instead, pick out the palest background tone to your paper and use that as your guide in the paint store. Choose a flat finish and it'll look great.

Phew! I wish I had a crystal ball. Though, for my money, stainless steel would be the best bet. It's been on people's must-have lists for some time now and shows no signs of letting up. Luckily the next generation of stainless steel has appeared on the scene, perfect for homes with three year olds who love to leave sticky fingerprints over everything. The new stainless steel has a metallic look but is super easy to clean, leaving no streaks or marks. Many stores are now carrying appliances with this type of finish, try checking your local Home Depot.

Phew! I wish I had a crystal ball. Though, for my money, stainless steel would be the best bet. It's been on people's must-have lists for some time now and shows no signs of letting up. Luckily the next generation of stainless steel has appeared on the scene, perfect for homes with three year olds who love to leave sticky fingerprints over everything. The new stainless steel has a metallic look but is super easy to clean, leaving no streaks or marks. Many stores are now carrying appliances with this type of finish, try checking your local Home Depot.

Phew! I wish I had a crystal ball. Though, for my money, stainless steel would be the best bet. It's been on people's must-have lists for some time now and shows no signs of letting up. Luckily the next generation of stainless steel has appeared on the scene, perfect for homes with three year olds who love to leave sticky fingerprints over everything. The new stainless steel has a metallic look but is super easy to clean, leaving no streaks or marks. Many stores are now carrying appliances with this type of finish, try checking your local Home Depot.

Come back next Monday for another decorating dilemma solved!