COMMENT Harness that creative flair
No 5,852 - 08 March 2019
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P4 / NEWS
The latest headlines from across the home improvement and garden sector
P11 / RANGE REVIEW: DECORATING A closer look at the category and what trends are set
to be big this year Editor, Fiona Garcia:
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“People may get swept up in their vision but still need the practical items to make it happen”
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As well as our fantastic shortlist of retailer finalists for the 2019 DIY Week Awards (which you will find detailed on p17-19), we also have a focus on decorating in this issue. I’ve had the pleasure of looking at lots of lovely lifestyle images and daydreaming about which room I might find an excuse to tackle next – and actually the bathroom is looking like my next project after writing this feature. We’ve got some great insights into trends and opportunities in the broad category that is decorating and hopefully there will be something to interest everyone, whatever your offer. There was also some great advice about getting consumers thinking about their decorating projects and how you can help inspire them via social media. We all know the majority of shoppers journey begins online, so why not get in there with a bit of inspiration of your own. Also, don’t be put off if you don’t have a comprehensive interiors offer because, even if you’re not stocking coral paint, wallpaper or home accessories, don’t forget to remind people you do stock paintbrushes, sugar soap, gloves and wipes and all the nitty gritty stuff they probably haven’t considered in order to get the job done. People may get swept up in their perfect décor vision but they still need the sundries and practical items to make it happen. And, just to really capture their imagination (and their eye), why not overlay that important sales message on a few aspirational décor images when you tweet or post on Facebook? Even have a bit of fun with it – I mean, hands covered in even trendiest shade of paint, still need decorator’s wipes at the end of the day. Plus, of course, as the industrial look is still on trend, it is the perfect time to push your
ironmongery offer, with exposed metal fixtures and fittings all the rage. With any hope, the nation will be decorating in force this year, so why not get creative and see if you can get in on the action?
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Published by AWARDS 2019
P17 / DIY WEEK AWARDS A rundown of this year’s retailer finalists
www.diyweek.net DIY WEEK P20 / SPRING FAIR REVIEW
DIY Week reports from last months home and gift show
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