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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 · Dec 1, 2025

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 · Nov 11, 2025

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 · Nov 3, 2025

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

Livingetc · Oct 23, 2025

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

Ideal Home · Oct 17, 2025

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

Livingetc · Oct 17, 2025

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

Ideal Home · Oct 10, 2025

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

Livingetc · Oct 6, 2025

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 · Sep 28, 2025

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 · Sep 16, 2025