Paint is perhaps the easiest and least expensive way that can change the entire look and feel of a room. I suggest low-VOC paints which gas-off minimally, as the toxicity of cheap paints can be damaging to your health. Also, more expensive paints tend to give better coverage, cutting down on your labor time.
Another fool-proof type of paint I highly recommend is Venetian Plaster, which gives an elegant look and covers inconsistencies in drywall. Pre-mixed in a variety of colors, the best I’ve found is Behr (Home Depot) for about $30/gallon. You apply two coats with a pallet knife in broad strokes and then, after dry, burnish with the pallet knife flat against the wall. It takes some "elbow grease" but the effect is stunning.
From a decorator standpoint, consider an accent wall — one wall of a room painted in a different, often bold, color. The key to a great paint job is preparation.
While the temptation is to get out the paint and brushes or rollers and start in, don’t skimp on time and attention to taping off all areas not to painted, removing fixtures and wall plates and covering floors and furnishings. This will save a lot of time and aggravation on clean-up and make the painting process easier and more fun.
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