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5 Unexpected Exterior Wall Colors That Will Bring a Dull Garden to Life — And Extend the Feeling of Summer a Little Longer

When it comes to giving your exterior walls a lick of paint, bold is the new black

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It's official, white kitchen walls are over – the 5 alternatives designers say to use instead for a more interesting space

Bye-bye cookie-cutter kitchens, these 5 white wall alternatives will help you 'create a personal statement in the heart of your home'

Homes & Gardens

Move over color drenching, ‘color capping’ is the chic new tonal technique you’ll be seeing everywhere this fall

The experts have spoken – color capping is the paint trick you didn't know you were craving

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Forget colour drenching – colour capping is the paint trend small kitchens have been waiting for

It will make your ceilings feel so much higher

Ideal Home

Shea McGee just used the perfect on trend burgundy in her latest project – I have found the exact paint shade and experts say it's made for small spaces

Shea is loving bold burgundy this fall, and naturally so are we. It's the perfect autumnal shade that feels sophisticated and warm all at the same time

Homes & Gardens

'Colour capping' is the new paint trick design experts are using to make a room feel bigger – how to make it work in your home

Is colour capping the hottest paint trend for 2026?

Ideal Home

5 Exterior Paint Mistakes to Avoid If You Don't Want Your House to Become the Worst-Looking on the Street

Sun exposure, poor planning, and even the temperature you paint in can all affect the way paint settles on your home's exterior, and not in a good way

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Forget Color Drenching, 'Color Capping' Is the New Way to Decorate That Adds 'Dimension' and Can Make a Room Feel Bigger

Benjamin Moore's color expert, Helen Shaw, breaks down how to achieve the almost-ombré effect you're about to see in rooms everywhere

Livingetc

If creating a timeless entryway is the goal, Celine Dion's home will serve as the ultimate blueprint – it's effortless but always inviting

Celine's entryway features this unexpected, sentimental detail – and a subtle palette color experts are quietly copying

Homes & Gardens

How Interior Designers Actually Create the Perfect Living Room Color Scheme

Create the perfect color scheme for your space with this comprehensive guide featuring helpful design tools and expert insights

Homes & Gardens

'Shaker Beige is a deeply underrated neutral' –but here's how to decorate with this classic Benjamin Moore shade, as told by designers who love it

Designers explain all you need to know about decorating with Benjamin Moore's Shaker Beige, a versatile neutral paint

Homes & Gardens

Swiss Coffee vs White Dove – how to choose between Benjamin Moore's most popular white paints

Benjamin Moore's Swiss Coffee and White Dove are two white paints that may, at first glance, look very similar, but designers know both have very specific uses

Homes & Gardens

6 colours that will transform a dark kitchen with little natural light and make low-light cooking spaces feel welcoming

Turn the fortunes of a light-starved kitchen around with these expert-approved shades

Ideal Home

These are the 3 wall colours to avoid if you have a green kitchen – and the expert-approved shades to try instead

Pair your green cabinets carefully as there are some shades that just won't work

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Livingetc

What Are the Best Paint Colors for East-Facing Rooms? Choose These to Balance the Morning Sun and Afternoon Light, Just Right

Color experts share the five shades you need to know when painting east-facing rooms

Homes & Gardens

Is Benjamin Moore's Gentleman's Gray the perfect deep blue paint? It balances 'richness and restraint' and designers love its cocooning quality

This rich blue is an interior designer favorite – it's the perfect warm embrace that oozes luxury

Ideal Home

7 best colours to paint a windowless bathroom that will transform the mood of a dark wash space

A bathroom without a view needn’t sink your plans for a warm and welcoming retreat

Homes & Gardens

What the unexpected fashion trick, the 'Sandwich Method', taught me about decorating with color in my home

I took a cue from my wardrobe and matched my ceiling to my skirtings – here's why it's my new favorite color trick

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Key paint colours for summery interior updates

Brighten your outlook with these striking paint effects, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Ideal Home

Stripes have got a bold new look – here’s how to make the trend work in your home, according to interior experts

Add a pop of personality to the classic pattern

Ideal Home

Pastel kitchens are a timeless trend guaranteed to refresh your space – here’s how to put a stylish spin on a softer palette

Inject some colour with this classic look

Livingetc

5 Bedroom Colors That Have Gone Out of Style in 2025 — Plus the Shades Designers Are Using Instead

Looking to redecorate your bedroom this year? Steer clear of these outdated hues if you want a fresh, contemporary-looking space

Woman & Home

Experts explain the 'colour drenching' trend – sharing 7 thoughtful ways to try it in your home

Transform your home with colour drenching, a simple yet bold technique that unlocks the potential of a single shade

The Independent UK

How to use colour drenching in your home, according to the experts

An expert has revealed five ways to create a colourful transformation

Livingetc

6 'Energetic Colors' for Vitality and "Sophisticated Interiors", According To Psychologists And Design Experts

Need an energy boost? These hues do far more than add gusto to your interiors, here's how to shake up your home's vibe

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