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5 Common Color Clichés That Could Be Holding Back Your Home’s Style – Designers Reveal the Rules to Ignore in 2026

Unsurprisingly, designers have a lot to say about ditching the white paint in 2026 when it comes to these color clichés

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7 Colors Designers Say You Should Bring Into Your Home to Make It Feel Fresher for 2026

From airy sky blues to uplifting lilacs, these are the colors to bring freshness to your home post-holidays

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Pistachio green is the go-to color for spring and summer 2025 – here's how designers are using this soothing hue in their schemes

Elevate your color schemes with pistachio green, the need-to-know-about spring color trend

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Color rules for neutral schemes – 5 simple ways to make a neutral room more exciting, as explained by experts

Your neutral color scheme won't lack interest with these expert-suggested rules

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Traditional color ideas – 8 ways to create a classic color scheme in your home, according to interior designers

From muted cool tones to dark blues, these are the best colors to use for traditional decorating

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Decorator's Address Book: 15 of the best places to shop for lighting as suggested by interior designers

These are designers' go-to brands for all things lighting

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Here's how designers are using Sherwin-Williams' Peppercorn – 5 ways to decorate with this trending dark gray paint

This moody gray paint is a favorite among designers for good reason

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5 color combination rules to always follow – for a vibrant yet cohesive scheme

Interior designers use these rules when creating color pairings to ensure balance

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What are the most welcoming exterior paint colors? 5 shades to make your home look more inviting

Boost your home's curb appeal with these welcoming paint colors

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Best lavender paints as chosen by designers – 6 favorite varieties of this calming, pastel color

What are the best lavender paints? We asked interior designers for their top picks, and these 6 shades came out on top

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What makes a paint color flattering? Experts share their go-to shades for a universally complementary scheme

Is it possible for a paint color to be flattering? We asked interior designers, who explain the concept here and share their favorite flattering paint colors

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15 Farrow & Ball paint colors in real homes – from calming blues to warm neutrals

From calming blues to warm neutrals, we've rounded up a selection of Farrow & Ball paint colors used by interior designers in real homes

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Sherwin-Williams' new 'Woodland Retreat' color palette proves that spring decor is not just about pastels

Spring color palettes are not just about pastels, as proven by Sherwin-Williams' new Woodland Retreat palette, spanning elevated and earthy neutrals for a sophisticated spring scheme

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5 ways to decorate with Snowbound – Sherwin-Williams' endlessly versatile cool white paint

Sherwin-Williams' Snowbound is a versatile cool white paint that is hugely popular among interior designers. Here, we've rounded up their favorite ways to decorate with it for a timeless scheme

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Urbane Bronze is Sherwin-Williams' trending brown-gray paint – here's why interior designers love this moody color

Urbane Bronze is a moody brown-gray paint by Sherwin-Williams. Interior designers share why they love this trending color and how to decorate with it throughout the home

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Is shabby chic still on trend in 2024? Interior designers weigh in on this rustic-inspired, romantic aesthetic

A nostalgic and feminine interior style, shabby chic was once a popular way of decorating. We spoke to designers to explore how to bring this rustic-inspired look into 2024

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Color combinations for rooms – 11 winning color pairings approved by interior designers

These color combinations are the most classic pairings, used by interior designers time after time. Here's how to decorate with them

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