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Making a splash: the paint guru who wants us to fall in love with colour

Bright and bold paintwork is on the rise. Meet the expert taking the fear out of decorating, one step at a time

The Guardian - UK

5 colors you should never paint a small living room – designers warn us to steer clear of these 'shrinking' hues

Interior designers and color psychologists are ditching certain paint colors in small living rooms, and providing alternative suggestions for each palette

Homes & Gardens

10 paint tricks for low ceilings that will make your room's "fifth wall" feel higher and more impressive

These paint tricks for low ceilings suggested by top experts show how color and lighting can be used to create an illusion of height

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4 paint colors to make your bedroom feel cooler the paint experts swear by (and three to avoid)

The colors that will make your bedroom feel cooler during the warmer months, picked by the paint experts

Livingetc

Best color combinations for a bedroom – 7 color pairings that designers and color experts love to use

A few of our favorite industry experts explain what makes compelling color combinations for the bedroom

Homes & Gardens

Paint Colors for 2024 — 12 Shades Designers are Using This Year That Define the Mood of the Moment

Design experts predict you'll be tucking into rich shades of chocolate brown in the very near future, as these are the best paint colors for 2024

Livingetc

This unusual kitchen color combination is trending – and it's appearing in the world's most beautiful homes

Green kitchens get an upgrade with 2023's hottest trending color scheme

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Living room ceiling ideas – perk up your 5th wall with our expert advice

Are you neglecting your 5th wall? Take advantage of this key area with our living room ceiling ideas

Ideal Home

How many colors should you have in a home? Designers reveal how to choose the optimum color scheme

Some designers follow color rules by the letter, others rip up the rule book and prize personal expression as paramount – follow what feels right for you

Homes & Gardens

This is the colour you should paint skirting boards instead of 'uninspired' white, according to experts

Should we rethink brilliant white in favour of painting skirting boards the same colour as the walls? Here's what the experts say

Woman & Home

10 minimalist decor ideas – learn how to embrace minimalism while still having a home filled with character

Here's how to create minimalist spaces that are free from clutter but not free from personality...

Homes & Gardens

Best water-based gloss paint to get the perfect finish

Easy clean colour, fast dry times and environmental credentials? It’s easy to see why this is the DIYers pick of the paints

Evening Standard

'Cook dinner feeling soothed' - the 8 most calming colors for a small kitchen

From classic calming greens to unexpected moodier shades, these are the colors to go for if you want a serene small kitchen

Livingetc

These are the 7 most calming entryway colors – to create a serene welcome to your home

Whatever size space you are dealing with, whatever style you love, these calming shades will transform your home's entrance

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5 fool-proof kitchen color combinations that designers swear always work

Decided on a kitchen color? How about two? These are the best pairings to go for...

Ideal Home

Living room paint colours for 2023 – The shades everyone is obsessed with this year

Colour is back, and the experts have let us in on the secret of what particular colours are trending in the living room for 2023

Homes & Gardens

5 colors you should never paint a small bedroom – and the shades you should use instead

Color experts let us know which are no-go shades when it comes to decorating a small bedroom

Livingetc

Professional decorators are sick of seeing these 5 painting mistakes - here's how to avoid them

Professional painters reveal the top 5 mistakes they notice when they enter the room, and now we do too

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The Independent UK

Who cares if I paint my front door bright pink?

The neighbours can get upset if your choice is too eye-catching, but what’s the etiquette, in and out of conservation areas? Marie-Claire Chappet talks to some of those who prefer a zesty entrance

Homes & Gardens

'Good design holds up' – 16 mid-century modern ideas that prove this design style will always be trending

From warm color palettes to clean lines and natural materials, mid-century modern interiors are proof that timeless design never goes out of style

Ideal Home

The best pink paint - the ultimate guide to choosing the ideal shade for your home

Feeling slightly overwhelmed by all the different pink paint options out there? We bring you our ultimate guide with everything you could possibly need to know

Ideal Home

13 front door colours mistakes you might be making – these common errors affect both the look and durability of your entranceway

Thinking of giving your front door a makeover? Just make sure you avoid these errors that are more common than you might think

Homes & Gardens

These are the only colors you should be painting your backyard fence – if you want to add value to your home

White fences? So done. These are the colors you should be painting your fence according to experts...

Homes & Gardens

6 colors you should never paint a small entryway – and what shades you should be using instead

Designers weigh in on the paint colors that just don't work in a small entrance

Ideal Home

The colour ideas you should be using in small bedrooms, according to interior design experts

Fancy a new colour scheme but no idea what? Our small bedroom colour ideas will give your all the inspiration you need

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