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The 3 Dulux paint colours that interior experts always use – the classic shades they go to time and time again

These three shades have stood the test of time

Ideal Home

Colour expert reveals how to avoid a ‘hostile colour palette’ when using bold shades in a home – ‘It’s not about a single colour being angry’

It can make the difference between a restless and a relaxing home

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Railings is one of Farrow & Ball’s most popular colours – if you’re a fan you’ll also love these 3 expert-approved alternatives

The near-black paint shade is an icon in its own right, and these options are just as good

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'The hallway is a showstopper’ – how Paloma Faith is breathing new life into this timeless interiors trend

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Dulux has named its 2026 Colours of the Year. Here’s how to use them

This trio of jazzy blues can add depth and drama to your home

The Independent UK

Thought cool shades were out of style? Dulux's Color of the Year reveal just made blue hot again for 2026

Long-established British paint brand Dulux announces a family of blues as its 2026 Colors of the Year

Homes & Gardens

There's no Dulux Colour of the Year 2026 – there are three! A fabulous trio of soothing blue shades

The paint specialists are breaking with tradition and naming three tones to influence the year ahead

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Unexpectedly, Dulux Just Announced a Trio as Its Color(s) of the Year for 2026 — They'll "Soothe, Steady, or Excite, Depending on How You Play It"

Blue has been a popular interior color for centuries, but it's far from one note

Livingetc

It’s all about blue in 2026 – Dulux reveals not one but three shades of blue as its colours of the year

Get ready to embrace blue in your home next year – Dulux crowns 3 shades of the world’s favourite colour as its colours of the year 2026

Ideal Home

6 rooms that demonstrate why blue and green are this year's coolest colour pairing

It's the duo that works in almost every room of the house!

Ideal Home

How to decorate with natural light, depending on your aspect

North, south, east or west facing, light affects your colour choice, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Independent UK

Find it hard to get out of bed in the morning? Experts say this simple design trick could be the wake-up call you need

Painting your ceiling could be the key to improving your morning

Ideal Home

The 3 worst colours for a small living room – experts reveal which shades are going to make your compact lounge look even smaller and less inviting

Are you choosing a new colour scheme for your compact lounge? Then best avoid these 3 shades

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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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What is a ‘spa-den'? How to create the ultimate space to unwind in your own garden

Bring calm and relaxation to your garden

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I Went to the Chelsea Flower Show and Picked Up on These 8 Big Trends That Everyone Should Be Using to Design Their Gardens

From the lessons learned from the best show gardens at this year's event to the emerging styles in outdoor furniture and plants, here's what I gleaned from attending the Chelsea Flower Show

Ideal Home

3 retro bedroom colour schemes that are back in fashion – how to make them feel modern this time around

These 3 shades are getting a new lease of life for 2025

Ideal Home

Is colour drenching a bedroom a good idea? 7 rooms that prove it is

7 stunning bedrooms that prove it is

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Interior experts reveal the bedroom colours that are officially out of style in 2025 – and the shades replacing them

These are the new colourways you'll want on your radar

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Garden colour schemes that work with Cuprinol's Natural Stone – 5 beautiful palette pairings

The best colour matches, from sage green to dusky pink

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What colours make a small bedroom look more expensive? 7 shades, recommended by the experts

Give your bijou bedroom a luxury look with one of these transformational shades

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The 4 garden fence colours that will boost your home’s value and help it look more appealing to buyers, according to experts

A fresh lick of paint is sometimes all you need to make your garden more appealing to buyers

Ideal Home

Is your front door colour going out of style in 2025? Experts reveal the shades fading in popularity this year and the ones replacing them

These are the front door colours that are going out of style in 2025 – and the new shades taking their place

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4 surprising areas in your home that experts say you really shouldn't paint white – and what to do with them instead

And which colours to choose for them instead

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7 places in your home you’re probably forgetting to paint – but design experts say you really shouldn’t

These are the spots pros recommend highlighting with colour

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