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My Bathroom Might Be Small, but I Want It to Be Colorful – So Which Is the Best Color to Choose in 2026?

From deep purples to cheery yellows, these are the six best colors for a small bathroom, suggested by interior designers who know a thing or two about designing tiny spaces

Homes & Gardens

Master the FunHaus aesthetic with circus-inspired decor

This playful approach to interior design is an ode to colour and pattern, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Independent UK

DigDat Life Sentence: Rapper Must Serve 24 Years After Notting Hill Shooting Tragedy

Nathan Tokosi, known as DigDat, is facing life imprisonment for participating in a drive-by shooting that almost took the life of Daniel Offei‑Ntow

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These are the 4 colours experts recommend bringing into your home this January to boost your mood and give your space a refresh for 2026

Beat the January blues by making your home look and feel fresh with these pro-recommended shades

Ideal Home

I was sceptical about decorating with birth month colours at first – but these expert tips on how to use the shades to personalise a home changed my mind

This is how to decorate with your birth month colour to make your space truly your own

Ideal Home

Benjamin Moore Just Revealed Their Most Sampled Paints of 2025 – and No, They Weren't All White

These are the colors everyone tried before picking 'the one'

Homes & Gardens

5 Ways to Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets, If Replacing Them Isn't in the Budget for 2026

Dreaming of a new kitchen look, but the bank balance says no? Don’t worry, our experts have ideas that will transform your space with no compromise on style

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I've Been Writing About Trends for Kitchen Colors All Year, and My Big Prediction Is That 'Icy Blues' Are Going to Replace Sage Green for Cabinetry in 2026

Pinterest's 2026 trend predictions point towards a rise in cool blue tones, and our favorite kitchen designers seem to agree

Livingetc

Best ways to add Pantone's colour of the year, Cloud Dancer, into your interiors

Time to look on the bright side

Evening Standard

Mauve Is the Unexpected Color That Designers Want to See More of in 2026 – Here's How to Use This '80s-Coded Color Tastefully

This once-dated color adds warmth and a moody feel to plenty of rooms, from dining rooms to bedrooms

Homes & Gardens

These Are the Biggest Color Trends That You'll See Everywhere in Interiors Next Year, From Tranquil Teal to Rich Plum

2026 is all about rich, soothing, and nature-inspired hues that fill our homes with color confidence

Homes & Gardens

Teal Is the Jewel Accent Designers Are Using to Make Homes Feel More Luxurious – And These Are the Three Key Places They're Using It

From teal wall paneling to color-capping, these are the stylish ways designers are using trending teal to add richness to rooms

Homes & Gardens

Move Over Butter Yellow: Ochre Is the Cozy Neutral Designers Are Loving This Fall

While butter yellow was the cheerful, go-to hue of summer, ochre is the richer alternative designers are turning to this fall

Homes & Gardens

Powder Blue Is the Unexpected Color Trend for Fall – Here’s How to Use This Fresh and Soothing Shade Throughout Your Home

This delicate hue is no longer just for the summer months; it's the cool alternative to warm color palettes that designers are loving this fall

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Acidic, Unsettling, and Akin to an "Electric Shock", Here Is What This Sour Shade of Yellow-Green Says About Color in 2026

The antithesis to the neutrals that have dominated seasons past, could this sour chartreuse be the jolt-awake color we desperately need?

Ideal Home

The modern luxe trend is guaranteed to turn your bedroom into a cosy sanctuary this winter – it's 'the perfect blend of warmth and refinement’

With this bold style, your sleep space will soon ooze sophistication and elegance

Livingetc

5 Things I Wish That I'd Known Before DIYing Built-In IKEA PAX Wardrobes by Myself for the First Time

These are the common mistakes you should avoid making if you want your IKEA wardrobes to look as professional as possible

Ideal Home

Is grey back? Benjamin Moore’s colour of the year 2026 offers a warm, soft and cosy take on the traditionally cold colour

It's an intriguing shade that will keep you guessing

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Benjamin Moore's 2026 Color of the Year Is Like a "Capsule Wardrobe for Your Walls," and Comes With a Timelessly Tailored Palette to Pair It With

Just like your favorite blazer, this chocolately-gray-purple shade is designed to be one you'll want to live with for years

Ideal Home

5 colours to make your home feel cosy for autumn – ‘they instantly bring a snug, cocooning feeling into a room’

These shades will guarantee a winter warmer

Livingetc

This 'Tonal' Paint Trick Is the Most Stylish Way to Paint Your Kitchen Right Now, and It Can Make a Small Space Appear Larger, too

You've heard of color drenching, but what about color capping? This is the new paint technique that might just transform your kitchen

Homes & Gardens

Goodbye plain white ceilings – designers say color capping is the clever paint hack that makes a small living room feel taller

It creates the illusion of more space while adding plenty of charm

Homes & Gardens

These are the 5 colors that will make a living room look more expensive, according to interior designers and color experts

From rusts to taupes, these are the top five colors designers rely on to make a living room look and feel more expensive

Homes & Gardens

'It has the power to make a room feel spacious and fresh' – how to decorate with Benjamin Moore's best seller, Chantilly Lace

A long-loved paint color, Benjamin Moore's Chantilly Lace is the ultimate white that quietly elevates any interior it's used in

Livingetc

So, I Changed My Mind on a Paint Color Halfway Through Decorating My Room — Now What?

Take a deep breath. These paint and color experts explain how to 'fix' a paint color (and it's not as hard as it may seem)

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