When Lick Home asked if I’d like to try their Colour Consultation Service and paint a wall using one of their products, I said yes! Who wouldn’t want to try Lick, the desirable designer paint brand with a carefully curated colour collection? They make decorating super easy and even deliver the paint, wallpaper, and decorating tools to your door; now, that’s what I call excellent service. Join me as I share my Lick Kitchen Decorating Project with you.
Loving My Lick Decorating Project
My Lick Kitchen Decorating Project
Saying yes to Lick was easy; now, I had to decide which wall to paint. I moved into my warehouse apartment in February 2018 and undertook a total renovation, which included painting every wall white. I love white walls because they are the perfect backdrop for the bold urban artwork I’ve collected over the years. So, you can see why I deliberated which wall I should paint, but after walking around my apartment contemplating, I settled on a wall in the kitchen. Because you can see this particular wall from the living/dining room, it was a wall that could become a feature. A pipe is behind the wall, so I can’t hang a picture on it for fear of bursting it. The wall seemed bare, so giving it a lick of paint would solve that.
White Kitchen Wall
Okay, that’s the wall sorted. Next, I needed to pinpoint a colour to paint it, narrowing down four possibilities. I loved most of the shades available, including whites, greys, blues, greens, and more. To make my final choice, I decided to take advantage of the Colour Consultation with a Lick Colour Expert. I booked my WhatsApp video slot with Sam, answered a few questions online, and forgot about it until my appointment.
Lick Makes Decorating Easy
Sam, the Colour Expert, called bang on time, and we spoke about the wall I wanted to paint and the colour possibilities. Would the colour be grey to tie in with the kitchen countertop or the matt glass splashback? Would it be blue to echo the roller blinds, sofa or cabinet in my living room? I thought it would be grey or blue, but then Sam suggested something different … black. I’m a fan of the colour black; you only have to look inside my wardrobe to see that! Besides, black is a common denominator of the kitchen and living/dining room artwork.
Lick Black 01 Matt and Paint Brushes
When I asked Sam which colour she’d choose, she was confident about Lick Black 01, graphite black with blue undertones. The other option was Lick Black 02, a dark velvet black with red undertones. I was happy to follow Sam’s recommendation, and she sent me a mood board to seal the deal. I confirmed the order of Lick Black 01 Matt. It is a low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) water-based formula that is environmentally friendly, durable, and wipeable. It can be used on a range of surfaces. I prefer a flat matt finish to Eggshell, which has a soft gloss sheen.
Lick Colour Consultancy Mood Board
A few days later, the Lick package arrived. I eagerly opened it to find a cool paint can, which is much better than the usual paint tin because the lid is difficult to get back on after you’ve used it. I also received a painting kit with a paint tray, roller, two paintbrushes and masking tape.
Handy Lick Decorating Kit
Feeling inspired, I wasted no time starting my painting project. I gave the wall a light sanding and wiped it with a damp cloth. I used the masking tape, which was very good; there was no paint peeling on removal, which got the thumbs up. The colour went on like a dream, and it was easy to apply with brilliant coverage and no paint splatters. I noticed the paint didn’t smell, which is handy because I usually get a sore throat from paint fumes. The roller was excellent as it didn’t leave any marks or bits of fluff on the wall, and the paintbrushes didn’t lose any hair on the wall.
My Kitchen Wall was Painted with Lick Black 01 Matt
I was thrilled with the results. The wall looks bold and striking and works well with the Ben Eine black frame prints on the walls. This is the best paint product I have used. The application is smooth, and the finished effect is flawless. The total project took about 30 minutes from beginning to end. It doesn’t take long to transform your interiors with a lick of paint from Lick!
Find Out More About Lick
If you are thinking about painting your entire home or a few walls book, but you are deliberating about the colour, why not book yourself a consultation? A Colour Expert session costs £45 for thirty minutes, including the video call and a mood board. There are 49 Lick paint colours, which provide variety without being too overwhelming. If you can’t make your mind up, you can try the peel-and-stick paint patches, which are a great alternative to messy sample pots. A can of paint costs £38 for 2.5L, which is reasonable considering the quality. You may be interested in selecting roller blinds or Venetian blinds that coordinate with the paint colours.
Lick Black 01 Matt Looks Amazing Against Red
While browsing the Lick website, you can look at the wallpaper selection, which includes plain and patterns (geometric, stripes, animal, botanical, and damask). You can also check out the decorating supplies, which include painting and wallpaper kits. Your order will then be delivered to your home; all you have to do is open the package and decorate!
Author: Homegirl London. Photographs: Homegirl London. Disclosure: This is This is a Sponsored Collaboration /Advertising.
