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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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Autumn colour schemes – 6 ways to embrace the ‘cosy season’ in your home by choosing the most stylish and warming hues

Bring the seasonal charm into your home with these autumnal colour updates

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Why you should romanticise your home – the trend that makes your home love you back

Turn your space into an emotional and physical self-care haven

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Can I use washing-up liquid to clean walls before painting? This sugar soap alternative could be the key to a flawless finish

You might not have sugar soap lying around, but you’ll definitely have washing-up liquid…

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Stacey Dooley has drenched her dining room in this year's most popular colour – and we've tracked down the perfect paint shade to recreate it

The Strictly star has given her dining and living space a brave green makeover

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

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Everything you need to know about painting over new plaster - including how long to wait before painting

No, you can’t paint straight onto new plaster…

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How to decorate with Benjamin Moore’s Antique Pewter – the shade with 'an enduring charm that captivates at the first glance'

Designers love this gray-green tone for its elegance and sophistication. Here’s how they use the color

Homes & Gardens

Alcove paint ideas – 9 interesting ways to use colour and pattern to elevate an underutilised space

These are the experts' favourite suggestions, from understated designs to bold and colourful schemes

Ideal Home

Nancy Meyers' home exterior offers a twist on a trending hue – color experts say it gives this traditional neutral a new lease of life

The director's butter yellow home exterior is as warm and cozy as her films, solidifying her status as a cult-favorite decorator

Homes & Gardens

How to embrace the 'tenniscore' trend in your interiors: 5 ways to serve the sportsluxe look

Tenniscore is winning on and off the court – here's how to try the sporty-chic microtrend at home

Woman & Home

What is distemper paint? Why this finish is trending right now

Distemper paint is the enigmatic paint finish everybody's talking about

Ideal Home

What colours make a bedroom feel cosier? 9 shades that will give your space a cocooning feel

From earthy tones and warm neutrals to peachy hues and darker colours...

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Suki Waterhouse and Robert Pattinson's kitchen exemplifies an expert's favorite springtime shade for 2024

Green makes for a seasonally appropriate paint color, and the couple's London apartment is a trove of inspiration

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The fresh new colour trend for spring/summer is a sophisticated take on green that will elevate your home

Grab your martini and embrace the olive green trend

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How to make your deck look expensive - 7 ways to turn a deck into your favourite area of the garden

Take your deck from drab to fab

Homes & Gardens

Experts urge you to think twice before painting your couch or chairs, here's why

You should think twice before you paint a couch or leather chairs. Our experts explain why and how to go about completing these projects for the best results

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How to decorate with Farrow & Ball's Sulking Room Pink - the ultimate grown-up blush shade

Pink isn't going anywhere - here's how to make it work in any room

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Can you paint gloss kitchen cabinets? Experts reveal it's only possible with this one crucial step

With the right equipment, it's possible to give your kitchen a fresh look without calling in the professionals

Homes & Gardens

Reese Witherspoon uses this paint technique to create a clever color contrast we can all replicate

This color trick elevates every room in our home – and experts say it's not as intricate as it initially appears

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The benefits of natural light and simple ways to boost the amount of daylight in your home

Discover why – and how – you should boost natural light levels for your physical and mental health

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This colour trend could be making your winter blues worse – experts reveal the shades you should be using instead

Combat seasonal affective disorder with cheerful paint colours – but avoid these trendy shades

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How to get better at DIY without spending a fortune

From choosing the best tools to doing the right prep – plus, the jobs you should never attempt

Homes & Gardens

5 ways to get rid of paint smell – options from the pros

Getting rid of the distinctive smell of paint isn’t easy, but there are a few tricks you can employ to get the job done…

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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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