Painting and decorating ideas for your Shared Ownership home in 2025
8 May 2025
If you’ve recently moved into a new Shared Ownership home or you’re moving in soon, you want to make your stamp and give your brand-new property lots of personal touches.
But which paint colours work well for a home? And what are some popular painting and decorating ideas that people are bringing through their doors in 2025?
To help inspire your creativity, here are some creative and colourful approaches you could try for your new Shared Ownership home.
Can you decorate your Shared Ownership home?
Before we get started, it’s important to clear up this common myth about Shared Ownership. The answer is that yes, you can absolutely paint and decorate your brand-new home however you’d like!
This includes laying new carpet, picking out bold and exciting colours for your walls, or adding quirky wallpaper that really brings out your personality.
The only instances in which you’d need to obtain permission from your property manager is when your changes affect the structure of the house. This could include things like knocking down walls, or adding an extension.
Painting and decorating ideas for your living room
Your living room will be one of the main hosting areas in your new home, so you want to make sure that it reflects your personality effectively.
Bold paint colours in your new home
Neutral tones can create a calming atmosphere, but they’re not often associated with boldness and vibrance. Homeowners are increasingly turning to bold reds, greens, and blues to create feature walls in their new home – attracting the eye and adding a sense of dynamism to any space.
CGI rendition of a possible forest green feature wall at The Acer Apartments
Statement lighting to create a vibe
When choosing the new lamp to illuminate your Shared Ownership living room, don’t be afraid to get experimental. Functional items like lampshades can showcase your personality just as much as artwork or houseplants, whether through unique shapes or distinct materials that add a sense of modernity to your new space.
CGI rendition of a quirky lamp at our East River Wharf homes
Go beyond the limits of wallpaper
Did you know that you can wallpaper your ceiling? It may sound bizarre, but this is a painting and decorating idea that’s really taken off in 2025. Homeowners are breaking down the traditional expectations of a room and instead using floral wallpaper in unexpected ways – creating a fun, playful space that refuses to be defined.
CGI rendition of a wallpapered ceiling at our Perry Barr Village apartments
Bedroom painting and decorating ideas
Make sure not to neglect the bedroom of your new Shared Ownership home. While a more private space than your living room, this deserves just as much personalisation to really make your new house feel like a home.
Creative painting
It’s your bedroom, so make it as personal as you’d want from your new home. You could create a sunset ombre with a gradient wall; transitioning from pastel hues like pink, peach and lavender into oranges and soft yellows. This provides a warming atmosphere – perfect for lazy mornings when relaxation is the focus.
CGI rendition of a colourful bedroom at our Rogerson Gardens homes
Functional and fun chalkboard walls
A chalkboard wall can be utilised in any space of your home, but in the bedroom, it’s the ideal location to set reminders for the day ahead, or leave fun messages for your partner when they wake up.
CGI rendition of a chalkboard in one of our bedrooms at The Acer Apartments
Floating shelves to embrace elegance
When decorating your room, make sure to balance function with your chosen aesthetic. Shelving is an essential part of keeping your space tidy, but that doesn’t mean that you have to opt for traditional wooden blocks. Minimalist floating shelves hide their hinges and supports, creating a sleek alternative that perfectly matches a more modern vibe.
CGI rendition of some floating shelves at one of our Broadland Fields homes
Any more questions about your new Shared Ownership home?
If you’ve got a handle on the painting and decorating ideas you’ll be incorporating, but you still have questions about other elements of your new home – such as rent or stamp duty – we’re here to help.
Check out our dedicated Help Hub for all things Shared Ownership, or get in touch with a member of our friendly team who will be able to help you.