It is the subtle finishing touches in a room, such as coving, which make all the difference. If your rooms would benefit from having coving installed, it is a job you can easily do yourself. Many different styles of coving are sold, in different widths and patterns, so you can choose the right one to suit your home. Traditional coving is made from plaster, but you can also buy polyurethane versions.
To put up coving, you will need a tape measure and pencil, a stepladder, coving adhesive, a coving mitre block and a fine tooth saw. You will also need a friend to help, as this is a two-person job. When you buy the coving, you should get an extra length on which to practise cutting the corner angles. If your room has any curved walls, there are flexible polyurethane covings available.
Take your time to put up the coving and make sure you measure all lengths and angles accurately. You cannot assume that every corner is a right angle. Do not rush it and you will end up with a beautifully finished room.