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How to fake natural light in a dark room - 5 design tricks to brighten up a gloomy space

Get out of the gloom and make every space bright and uplifting with our experts’ advice

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5 Paint Colors That Will Help You Sleep Better if You Use Them in Your Bedroom

These are the "soporific" hues top color experts would choose for a sleep-boosting bedroom

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This wall color is what designers are choosing for 2024 for rooms that look more expensive

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6 best sage green paints that interior designers swear by

What are the best sage green paint colors? We spoke to interior designers and color experts to round up six of the best sage green hues to create a restful home

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How to Make an Entryway Feel More Christmassy — 8 Easy Styling Tips

Make a magical first impression with these handy holiday tips for a truly Christmassy entryway

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'Solid, dependable, and grounded' - 5 ways to use brown colour psychology in your home

Colour experts reveal the power of brown colour psychology in interior design

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What wall colors work best with dark kitchen cabinets? 6 designer-approved shades to try

Dark kitchen cabinets are having a moment, and these are the best wall colors to complement dark hues, according to design experts

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5 colors that will add value to your home, according to designers

These are the colors that are most likely to add value to your home, according to the color experts who share their top five paint ideas

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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

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How can I make my staircase look better? 6 ways designers easily create a more beautiful home

Experts reveal exactly what you need to do to create a chic and upscale staircase

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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

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This cosy and warm colour is on track to become autumn's stand out shade

The experts share their top tips for embracing the shade in practically every room in your home

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Calming colours for living rooms – soothe everyday stress with these chillout shades

Experts pick these calm colours for living rooms every time

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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

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Front door colour ideas – boost your curb appeal with these fabulous shades

Does your exterior need a spruce up? Our front door colour ideas will give you the low-down on what's hot

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'It's so tranquil!' Our color expert explains how to pair vibrant shades to get perfectly relaxing schemes

Ruth Mottershead explains how to pair the undertones of vibrant hues to create a palette that is enriching yet elegant at the same time

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What color is replacing dark green? This is the palette we prefer to use instead, say designers

Designers and decorators are ditching dark green in favor of paler and brighter hues – here's why

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11 small living room colour schemes guaranteed to maximise potential in a tiny space

How to make a big impact in a small space with the help of colour

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Designers reveal the 5 mistakes to avoid when decorating with gray – and what to do instead

From rooms that feel too cool and uninviting, to a lack of colorful contrast, learn what to avoid when decorating with this popular neutral

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'It's official - just 10% is all you need'. Our color expert on how small living rooms can take bold shades if you use them well

Our color expert Ruth Mottershead explains about to use bold shades in small spaces, by getting the ratios and pigments just right

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Colors for south facing living rooms - 9 perfect shades that make the most of your light-filled space

These 9 perfect colors for south facing living rooms will show off a light, bright space in all its glory, as designers explain what shades to use

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5 small entryway color rules interior designers want us to abide by

Try your hand at these simple, yet effective ways of decorating with small entryway color ideas

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Colors for north facing living rooms - 9 hues designers use to elevate spaces with little natural light

These designer-approved colors for north facing living rooms will help you create elevated schemes even when natural light is lacking

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Paint Colors That Go With Natural Wood — 10 Picks That Bring Out the Beauty of This Organic Material

Finding paint colors that complement wood isn't too hard, but some of these choices will really make timber finishes sing

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Room color ideas – 31 expert ways to choose a balanced color scheme

Choosing a color scheme is one of the most important parts of home decor – here, experts suggest creative room color ideas for the whole home

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