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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Henry Saker-Clark

Green the most popular interior paint colour in 2026

  • Householders are moving away from minimalist grey interiors in favour of warmer tones like green and pink, according to paint brand Lick.
  • Green proved to be Lick's most popular shade over the past 12 months, accounting for 17.4 per cent of sales, while demand for grey tumbled to just 2.3 per cent.
  • White paint remained consistently popular, while neutral tones such as beige and taupe saw an increase in sales over the period.
  • Lick reported a 51 per cent sales surge in the first half of the year, outperforming the broader home improvement sector despite consumer spending pressures.
  • Chief executive Lucas London attributed the growth to high mortgage rates discouraging home moves, alongside customer demand for quality paint at an affordable price point.

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Homeowners abandon trendy interior for warm paint colours as sales boom

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