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The colour palette for 2025 – these are the shades paint experts say we’ll see everywhere next year

These are the colours and combinations set to define our homes in the new year

Ideal Home

5 essential design rules to stop your home from looking like a Show Home

Planning a decorating project? Interior designers share how to make things look styled but never sterile

Woman & Home

This polarising hue will soon be everywhere – experts share how you can make the trending colour work in your home

And you don't have to be a purple lover in order to get on board with this new colour trend

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'I'd always dreamt of this house' says the homeowner of this stunning Georgian farmhouse

This Georgian farmhouse was the perfect match for the dream home its owner had on her Pinterest board for years

Ideal Home

Fall fireplace ideas – 10 ways to create a cozy seasonal focal point

Whether you have a working fireplace or an empty fireplace, these fall fireplace ideas are perfect for creating a warm and inviting centerpiece

Homes & Gardens

Lick's 2025 Color Palette "New Nostalgia" Has Us Dreaming of 70s Homes

The paint brand's new color collection is serving up moody versions of familiar retro favorites

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These are the best neutral paints to choose depending on your room orientation – according to color experts

Navigating the world of neutral paints can be complex, but these expert picks work to complement a room's natural light

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'We’ve reimagined nostalgic colors for modern interiors' – Lick's 2025 color palette taps into one of our favorite trends for the year ahead

Looking for some color inspiration for next year? This palette is all about retro style with a modern twist, and the colors are endlessly cozy

Homes & Gardens

Lick's new colour palette is proof that rich autumnal colours are the kitchen trend to know about in 2025

We can't wait to give our kitchens a refresh ready for cosy season

Ideal Home

What colors should you never pair with red? 7 shades to avoid combining with the year's hottest color trend

Bold and beautiful – we look at the colors to avoid pairing with red, according to experts

Homes & Gardens

Black paint is trending – I'm a professional stylist and these are my favourite tricks for updating a home with this shade

Fancy going over to the dark side?

Ideal Home

The 4 trending shades of green you need to know about this summer – and how to style them like a pro in your home

Green has been dominating all colour trends this summer – these are the shades we’ve been seeing everywhere

Ideal Home

Lick's collaboration with M.A.C champions a colour that everyone should try in their homes

It's a historically overlooked colour, but it's finally getting the attention it deserves

Ideal Home

Lick just collaborated with M·A·C to create an iconic matte black paint

This limited edition paint color reimagines black as a versatile and liveable hue

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5 of the best colors to decorate with in August 2024, as suggested by designers and color experts

Summery hues with a hint of the autumnal months to come, designers love these colors for August

Homes & Gardens

5 neutral palettes that always work – color experts share their favorite combinations

Color experts share their favorite neutral palettes and shades alongside handy decorating advice

Woman & Home

Experts reveal 3 colours for a happier home – recommending these must-have 'happy paint colours'

Colour psychologists and interior designers say these are the most mood-lifting hues for a happier home

Homes & Gardens

How to choose the best exterior color combinations to boost curb appeal

With so much attention focused on interiors, it’s easy to overlook our outside spaces. But choosing the right exterior color combinations for your house and garden can make a huge difference to both the look and feel of your home.

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Best paint for skirting boards: Freshen up your home interiors

Woodwork seen better days? These are the pots to revive them

Woman & Home

The best colour combinations for a living room, according to interior designers

If you're currently debating a living room refresh, try one of these designer-approved colour combinations to suit your style and your space

Real Homes

The 5 outdated paint colors of 2024 designers loathe — and what they're loving instead

Want to know the outdated paint colors going out of style in 2024? Designers have spilled on the shades they're not using anymore

Real Homes

10 easy DIY landscaping ideas to elevate your backyard

Our easy DIY landscaping ideas will help you upgrade your backyard – from a lick of paint to raised beds, we've got you covered

Real Homes

10 kitchen cabinet color mistakesto avoid for a cool and contemporary result

Avoid these kitchen cabinet color mistakes for a modern look. Stop making bad decisions and listen to our expert advice including design tips and tricks

Real Homes

10 kitchen cabinet colors to make a small space look bigger

See the kitchen cabinet colors to make a small space look bigger for an impactful makeover. Find expert tips and clever design choices

Evening Standard

Best alternatives to Farrow & Ball paint that are stylish but budget-friendly

Love its colours, but don’t have the cash to cough up? We’ve found the F&B dupe paints to drench your home in

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