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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

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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...

Homes & Gardens

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

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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...

Homes & Gardens

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

Ideal Home

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

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

Livingetc

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

The Independent UK

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

Livingetc

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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

Ideal Home

Small living room colour schemes – 12 ways to make your lounge look bigger and more stylish

Colour experts share their top tips on how to use colour to transform your tiny living space

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What colors go with cream? 8 complementary colors for this neutral favorite

From rich reds to beautiful blues, explore the best accent colors to use with this soothing and enduring neutral

Homes & Gardens

The 5 outdated paint trends that no longer excite us – and what's proving popular, instead

Experts reveal the 5 looks we should be leaving behind with paint

Ideal Home

The exact Farrow and Ball colour in Stanley Tucci's kitchen - it's ideal for cabinets and shelving

The actor revealed the paint used in his family kitchen, and it's already a favourite of our Editor

Livingetc

What Colors Go With Lavender? 13 Combinations for One of This Year's Most Trendy Colors

Purple may not be the first color you reach for when it comes to your interiors, but we're here to make a case for lovely lilacs and lavender hues

The Independent UK

Chicago-area officer pleads not guilty in teen's beating

A suburban Chicago police officer has pleaded not guilty to charges that he punched a 17-year-old boy during an arrest last summer that led to protests by members of the Arab American community

Chicago Tribune

Suburban Chicago officer pleads not guilty in violent arrest captured on video, allegedly struck teen more than 10 times

CHICAGO — An Oak Lawn police officer pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges of aggravated battery and official misconduct for his allegedly striking a then 17-year-old Bridgeview teen more than 10 times in the face and head as he was lying face down in the street during an arrest captured…

Chicago Sun-Times

Madigan’s attorneys seek to dismiss part of his indictment, Lightfoot’s loss and more in your Chicago news roundup

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