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The ‘Peek-a-Boo’ Paint Theory Is the Low-Commitment Trick Making Bold Color Feel Surprisingly Easy

The playful paint trend proves that clashing colors can actually work beautifully together

Homes & Gardens · Aug 16

Sorry, light blue, interior designers say these are the 3 calming shades the most stylish bedrooms are using instead in 2026 and beyond

These subtle colour tweaks make all the difference

Ideal Home · Aug 9

David Beckham's Latest Home Depot Campaign Highlights How These Cotswold Gardening Habits Can Elevate Any Backyard

From planting veg to beekeeping, the soccer player's outdoor life is incredibly idyllic (and we can all tap into what he has)

Homes & Gardens · Jul 20

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'Barely-there-blue' is the bedroom colour of the summer – it's cooling, restful, and exactly what 2026 calls for

It's cooling, restful, and exactly what this hot weather calls for

Ideal Home · Jul 12

Kim Kardashian's Spartan Living Room Proves White Isn't One-Dimensional – It's Polarizing

For such a simple space, the socialite's all-white living room elicits a strong emotional reaction – it's a testament to the enduring power of the elegant hue

Homes & Gardens · Jul 8

Millie Mackintosh has used this ‘safe’ shade to turn her bedroom into a calming sleep sanctuary full of character – how you can get the look too

This calming green paint shade is one of the best choices for bedrooms

Ideal Home · Jun 20

Sorry pink bedrooms, interior designers say these 3 alternative 'grown-up' shades are the key to a stylish bedroom in 2026

This is how to do a pink bedroom 'right', according to the experts

Ideal Home · Jun 7

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Is the 60-30-10 Rule Outdated? Here's How Rebellious Designers Break the Color Rule to Create More Sophisticated Rooms

From instinctive design to a tonal approach and drenching, experts reveal the alternatives to the tried-and-trusted formula — with fabulous results

Livingetc · Jun 7

Sorry, matt paint! This 'outdated' paint finish is making a comeback – I keep seeing it in the most stylish homes

Eggshell and glossier paint finishes are no longer reserved only for skirting boards

Ideal Home · Jun 5

These are the 3 front door colours experts say are going out of style in 2026 – and the ones taking their place

Sorry, but these 3 stark front door shades are out this year

Ideal Home · May 15

This Wall Color Is Quietly Replacing Beige and Gray as a Go-to 'Neutral' for Interior Designers in 2026 — And It Doesn't Feel "Flat and Predictable"

This understated shade has all the versatility of a neutral, but with enough presence to make your space look and feel more layered

Livingetc · May 15

I asked 3 colour experts and they all recommend this paint trick to make a small room look bigger and more open – it’s so simple!

‘It’s such a simple yet transformative way to change how a space feels’

Ideal Home · May 11

Sorry sage green, interior designers say these are the 3 soothing colours the most stylish bedrooms are using instead in 2026

Same easy-to-live-with vibes, but with 'a little more depth and personality'

Ideal Home · Apr 30

Is your exterior house colour going out of style? Experts reveal the shades fading in popularity this year and the ones replacing them

The two colours that will elevate your house exterior

Ideal Home · Apr 27

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Ideal Home · Apr 16

The 4 garden fence colours that can lower your home’s value and make it harder to sell, according to experts

Your fence colour really does matter when trying to sell your home

Ideal Home · Apr 12

Interior experts say this moody colour trend is the key to giving your bedroom 'main character' energy in 2026

According to interior experts, this shade is 'cocooning, intimate, luxurious, and restful'

Livingetc · Apr 10

This 'Peek-a-Boo' Paint Theory Makes Decorating With Contrasts Easier and "It Makes Color Feel Much More Personal"

Because using color in your interior shouldn't be scary

Ideal Home · Mar 30

These are the colour combinations dating your home in 2026 – and they have one thing in common

And experts reveal the colour pairings replacing them this year

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Homes & Gardens · Mar 27

Kate Upton’s Pink and Red Living Room Turns a ‘Villainized’ Color Combination Into a High-Fashion Statement

Pairing pink and red was once seen as against the rules, but the actress and her husband, Justin Verlander, make it look incredible in their New York City apartment

Ideal Home · Mar 27

Decorative borders are the latest paint trend I’m seeing everywhere – ‘It’s a simple but impactful way to add personality’

This is how to use this fun, playful paint trend in your home

Ideal Home · Mar 16

Interiors experts reveal the 4 living room colours going out of style in 2026 – and the new go-to shades replacing them

Is your living room colour scheme on the list?

The Independent UK · Mar 12

The beauty of green and how to style this versatile shade

The new go-to, green is having a moment in the home, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Ideal Home · Mar 9

This is the shade replacing brilliant white in your home in 2026 – it looks less stark and feels warmer and cosier

Brilliant white is on its way out this year – this is the paint shade to go for instead

Ideal Home · Mar 9

I’m seeing teal everywhere right now – but these are 3 colours you should never pair with it if you want your home to look timeless, not dated

This once-dated colour is back for 2026

Ideal Home · Feb 26

Interior experts say we'll be waving goodbye to these outdated bedroom colours in 2026 – these are the trends replacing them

Goodbye cool whites, hello rich and earthy tones

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