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Border your curtains, spend on taps and embrace limewash… how to everything-proof your home

Scuffed walls, greasy wooden floors and claw marks on the sofa – our homes can take quite a pounding. Experts on how to spill, pet and kid-proof your house.

The Guardian - UK

Small living room ideas – these 58 tiny but inspiring lounges have nailed small-scale living, and you can do the same in yours

Take inspiration from these compact living spaces that make the most of every inch – and yours can, too

Ideal Home

5 colors you should never paint a small living room – designers warn us to steer clear of these 'shrinking' hues

Interior designers and color psychologists are ditching certain paint colors in small living rooms, and providing alternative suggestions for each palette

Homes & Gardens

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4 paint colors to make your bedroom feel cooler the paint experts swear by (and three to avoid)

The colors that will make your bedroom feel cooler during the warmer months, picked by the paint experts

Livingetc

Paint Colors for 2024 — 12 Shades Designers are Using This Year That Define the Mood of the Moment

Design experts predict you'll be tucking into rich shades of chocolate brown in the very near future, as these are the best paint colors for 2024

Livingetc

5 colors that make living rooms look bigger - how design experts give small spaces an airier feel

White is the obvious space-boosting shade but what other colors can make a living room look bigger too? Our experts reveal all

Livingetc

What shade of grey paint on the walls will make my room look bigger? We ask color experts

Don't let an ill-informed paint selection shrink your room - these are the shades of grey that will maximize the sense of space

Livingetc

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Pastel living room ideas – 11 on-trend color schemes to inspire your next project

From barely there pink to mint, lavender and sky blue, we've got your pastel living room ideas covered

Homes & Gardens

5 fool-proof kitchen color combinations that designers swear always work

Decided on a kitchen color? How about two? These are the best pairings to go for...

Homes & Gardens

5 colors you should never paint a small bedroom – and the shades you should use instead

Color experts let us know which are no-go shades when it comes to decorating a small bedroom

Homes & Gardens

'Good design holds up' – 16 mid-century modern ideas that prove this design style will always be trending

From warm color palettes to clean lines and natural materials, mid-century modern interiors are proof that timeless design never goes out of style

Homes & Gardens

The best pink paint - the ultimate guide to choosing the ideal shade for your home

Feeling slightly overwhelmed by all the different pink paint options out there? We bring you our ultimate guide with everything you could possibly need to know

Ideal Home

13 front door colours mistakes you might be making – these common errors affect both the look and durability of your entranceway

Thinking of giving your front door a makeover? Just make sure you avoid these errors that are more common than you might think

Ideal Home

These are the only colors you should be painting your backyard fence – if you want to add value to your home

White fences? So done. These are the colors you should be painting your fence according to experts...

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This new color trend makes small spaces seem lighter, brighter and bigger. Design experts explain

I spoke to renowned paint experts about this one trick that will reflect light in a dark room, and it’s not about painting it white

Homes & Gardens

How to make a front door look more expensive – 5 statement upgrades for a quick-fix

We asked the experts how to give your home's frontage a stylish upgrade...

Ideal Home

Front door colour ideas – 10 shades to elevate your home’s entrance and set it apart from the rest on your road

These are the best front door colours to give your entrance an update and welcome your guests in style

Homes & Gardens

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

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How do I make my front door look more expensive? 5 tricks that are sure to impress your neighbors

Create a wow-factor first impression with these top tips from designers looking for luxurious curb appeal

Livingetc

This unexpected color might just be the secret to making your home feel more expensive – here's how to use it

It's a color that's synonymous with elegance, luxury and a touch of history, but that you might be surprised to see used in interiors

The Independent UK

Even Nebraska's nonpartisan Legislature is divided from acrimonious 2023 session

Nebraska has the country's only single-chamber, nonpartisan legislature, and state leaders have long held up the unique system as an example of efficiency that rises above hyperpartisan politics

Livingetc

These are the Best Entryway Colors Designers Swear By (and the Shades They Say to Avoid)

The color of your entryway sets the tone — bold first impression or a calming oasis? The choice is yours, but pick wisely

Homes & Gardens

Pastel room ideas – 14 designer-approved ways to use these pretty shades

Pastels, but not as you know them, these ideas are chic and sophisticated and will make you want to get decorating with these pale hues immediately

Livingetc

This Farrow & Ball paint color is trending, but it's tricky to decorate with – here's how the experts make it work

This stylish shade is capturing the mood of interiors right now, but decorating with it can be complicated

Ideal Home

10 Coastal bathroom ideas to turn your washroom into a nautical hideaway designed for escaping

Invoke memories of your favourite beach holiday with our coastal bathroom ideas

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