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Farrow & Ball Just Brought Back 3 "Archive" Colors — Here's Why They're Important in Design Right Now

The British paint brand has reintroduced some cult classics, and they feel more relevant than ever

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Farrow & Ball is changing the way we think about pastel paint with these 9 sophisticated shades

It's time to rethink baby pink. These Farrow & Ball pastel paints prove that soft colors can create a calm, chic, and enduringly tasteful interiors

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The chicest interior door colors you’ll want in your home in 2025 – because white isn't the only option

From dark and elegant, to soft and playful, take inspiration from these 7 stylish interior door colors

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Farrow & Ball just revived three of its archive paint colors – here's how to decorate with these beautifully complex shades according to a color expert

Farrow & Ball's paint and color expert Patrick O'Donnell talks through the trio of heritage paint shades that are all rich, luxurious, and deeply classic

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The End of 'Quiet' Interiors? Loud Luxury Is the Trend Redefining Modern Opulence

The cultural pendulum is swinging. This time, bold, drama-filled, luxury interiors are taking center stage

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Farrow & Ball's De Nimes is 'timeless and flexible to use in any room' – here's how to decorate with this muted blue paint

Here's all you need to know about decorating with De Nimes for a sophisticated space

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Which Farrow & Ball paint shades are the most popular in 2025? These are the 7 trending colours to decorate your home with this year

The bestselling Farrow & Ball shades loved by many

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6 'Energetic Colors' for Vitality and "Sophisticated Interiors", According To Psychologists And Design Experts

Need an energy boost? These hues do far more than add gusto to your interiors, here's how to shake up your home's vibe

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6 nostalgic colors interior designers are loving in 2025 – perfect for creating a stand-out transitional scheme

Interior designers and color experts share their current favorite nostalgic colors, for a characterful and comforting space

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Colors that always work in a neutral scheme – 6 shades designers swear by for a pared-down palette

Beyond the brown, beige, ecru, and oatmeal, why not add a splash of color to your neutral scheme? Here are the shades that have designers' seal of approval

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These 6 paint colors from Farrow & Ball are equal parts calming and cozy – here's how to use these beyond-the-trend shades

From soft neutrals to soothing blues, these Farrow & Ball shades have much to offer

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Navy Doesn't Just Support a Space, It Defines It — Here's Why, Where, and How to Decorate With the Dynamic Shade

It's dark but it's so much more than black, and don't you dare call it a neutral. I'm shining a new light on decorating with navy

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If you color drench any room make it this one – 5 color-centric entryways that make the most of this often overlooked space

Here's why color drenching is the best way to decorate your entryway and which paints work perfectly with the look

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You're Not Using Teal to Decorate With Enough — I'm a Color Expert and Know How to Make It Work for Your Home

Teal shifts between blue and green — it’s time to harness that power and make the most of its fun, nature-tinted take on vibrancy

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What colors will replace burgundy in 2025? 7 shades designers love that offer a similarly sumptuous feel

Burgundy is revered for its cozy yet sophisticated qualities, but there are some more dynamic, nuanced colors giving it a run for its money

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Farrow & Ball's 'Skimming Stone' Is an "In Between" Shade That Designers Say Works in Every Space

Whether calming a maximalist scheme, or adding definition to a muted palette, this popular "color chameleon" can do it all

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I've just painted my living room in a trending pale blue – here's what Farrow & Ball's color experts recommend I do with the rest of the scheme

Thinking of painting your living room blue? Here's what the experts have to say about creating this stylish scheme

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I'm a Color Expert Who Thinks Decorating With Emerald Green Is the Secret to Curating Spaces Full of Richness and Allure

Thanks to its royal connotations, decorating with emerald green instantly imbues spaces with elegance, but can also add "bit of mischief"

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How to pick a paint to match your wallpaper – 9 tips for a creative and cohesive look

Get expert advice on how to choose the right paint to match your wallpaper

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Farrow & Ball's 'Hague Blue' is a Bold Navy That Acts Like a Neutral — Here's How Designers Use It

Everybody loves a good blue hue; here's why Farrow & Ball's 'Blue Hague' should be on your swatch list

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How to decorate with Farrow & Ball's Card Room Green – a 'muted and sophisticated' green paint

Grounded by its blend of green and gray, this popular green paint is an all-rounder

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Designers are swapping tonal color schemes for high-contrast hues – here's how to do this daring color trend stylishly

Contrasting colors go against the soothing appeal of tonal schemes, but designers are fully on board

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7 anti-trend colors designers will be using in 2025 (and beyond)

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Farrow & Ball kitchen color schemes – 3 expert paint palettes for a stylish heart of the home, from neutrals to brighter shades

Gain some fresh kitchen paint color inspiration with these whole-room palettes

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Farrow & Ball's 60-second kitchen color scheme proves 'unexpected red' is here to stay for 2025 – 3 paint colors to recreate the look

Introduce rich and warming red into the heart of the home with this complete kitchen color scheme

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