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Living room ceiling ideas – perk up your 5th wall with our expert advice

Are you neglecting your 5th wall? Take advantage of this key area with our living room ceiling ideas

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How to paint over varnished wood – achieve a professional finish with our easy guide

Master this otherwise difficult DIY task with our expert-led tips and tricks

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5 living room paint colors going out of style in 2024 – and the ones designers are using instead

Some living room paint colors, designers say, are feeling outdated. Here are the colors you could use instead

Homes & Gardens

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The colors to avoid painting your home after big life changes – and what to use instead

Paint experts have shared the five paint colors you should avoid using in your home after a big life change to help establish peace and balance after turbulent events

Homes & Gardens

5 bedroom design tips to help night owls fall asleep – and wake up feeling fresh

Use these decor ideas and bedtime routines to hack your body clock and help you sleep

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This 'heartbreak paint palette' is how to decorate after a break-up

Experts say the colours we choose for our homes can help bring hope after difficult life events

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4 colors to avoid when painting your fence – the shades that don't work for your boundaries and what to pick instead

As one of the main features of your home that passers-by will see, picking a pleasing fence shade is a must

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Nostalgiacore – reduce anxiety with the interiors trend recommended by mental health experts

Fill your home with these 5 familiar and well-loved pieces to reduce anxiety, say the experts

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7 colours to paint your fence to make a garden look bigger, according to experts

Choosing the right colour to maximise your outdoor space, rather than restrict it

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How to choose the perfect paint colour for your home – experts reveal their top tips to make this decision as easy and straightforward as possible

This expert-approved guide takes the guesswork out of picking the right shade for your space

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How to make a small garden look bigger: 11 experts tip to maximize space

Landscape designers and professional gardeners share their top tips on how to make a small garden feel bigger

Woman & Home

10 beautiful ways to transform a room with a small sample pot of paint

Transform your home with sample pots of paint to create DIY projects full of colour

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Which white paint is the best? Experts reveal the perfect shade of white for every room and feature

These are the best shades of white for each room of your home, according to paint experts

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Paint trends 2025 – the 9 shades, colour schemes and paint techniques you’ll be obsessed with this year

These are the expert-recommended paint colours, schemes and techniques to embrace in your home in the new year

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44 small kitchen ideas to inspire a compact cooking space – from layout and colour to budget decor tips

Take inspiration from these small kitchens that pack a serious punch

Homes & Gardens

It's time to look beyond pumpkin spice – 10 fall colors designers swear by for a cozy, seasonal, and timeless look

From rich, harvest hues to on-trend tones, these stylish colors will help bring the season’s warmth and character indoors

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‘The colours that we decorate our hallway with should make us excited to be back’ – 16 hallway colour ideas to help you create a welcoming entryway

Say goodbye to boring and neglected hallways – and all you need is a touch of colour!

Woman & Home

How to make a room look bigger with paint: 10 expert tips

Leading paint specialists reveal their clever tricks for painting small spaces to maximise impact

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The paint colours that devalue homes - and the ones that can help add value

Property experts reveal the paint colour mistakes to avoid if you want to sell your house

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31 bedroom paint ideas to easily transform your space with unexpected paint techniques and shades

If you want to give your bedroom an easy makeover, all you need is paint and these clever ideas

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Best colours to paint your house happy, according to an expert

Thinking of giving your space a spruce? Colour is the fastest route to a transformation

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How to use the colour wheel like a pro – this tool makes designing and creating a colour scheme for every room so much easier

Paint and colour experts share how to become confident with colour with the help of the colour wheel

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