<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Colour ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/tag/colour Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ These are the 3 front door colours experts say are going out of style in 2026 – and the ones taking their place ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/hallway/front-door-colours-going-out-of-style-in-2026 XCxDVK5aJNenazMPKNE5YH Fri, 15 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked 3 colour experts and they all recommend this paint trick to make a small room look bigger and more open – it’s so simple! ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/expert-cool-paint-colour-trick-to-make-a-small-room-look-bigger mZDmxF7aWcU5EGstYvdF5H Mon, 11 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked the experts and these are the 4 paint colours that work the best to make narrow rooms look bigger, more stylish and less tunnel-like ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/best-paint-colours-for-narrow-rooms mM9kD5nVsYQ5TFaU5CBBJQ Mon, 04 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 11 May 2026 16:30:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked 3 interior designers and paint experts what colour to pair with Farrow & Ball’s iconic Sulking Room Pink – these are the 3 shades they recommended for stylish spaces ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/what-colours-go-with-farrow-and-ball-sulking-room-pink piiuBAPTX5TsBbnSSnYez3 Tue, 28 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is your exterior house colour going out of style? Experts reveal the shades fading in popularity this year and the ones replacing them ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/renovation/exterior/house-colours-going-out-of-style-in-2026 bnKwjAyaYRsdCEmKoJ8Vr5 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry, beige, the most stylish homes are ditching this popular neutral for these 2 warm and earthy colours ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/what-is-replacing-beige-in-your-home-in-2026 vrRC8PNDF6BRpNxxtBB7Xa Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 14:48:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the colour combinations dating your home in 2026 – and they have one thing in common ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/colour-combinations-dating-your-home-in-2026 Ad9MiCxqnJZvK7mES8YVpX Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Farrow & Ball has declared these 3 homes as the most stylish and iconic spaces of 2026 – and they all have this quiet colour in common ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/farrow-and-ball-has-iconic-spaces-2026-pink-competition-winners yCjiRMVGQ7NYWRGBThEB8m Sat, 28 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Interiors experts reveal the 4 living room colours going out of style in 2026 – and the new go-to shades replacing them ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/living-room-colours-going-out-of-style-in-2026 55aNm6USDZmydNKLZycg4C Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:33:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the shade replacing brilliant white in your home in 2026 – it looks less stark and feels warmer and cosier ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/what-is-replacing-brilliant-white-in-2026 s5WQYeeT7MijcJsv5ebuKR Mon, 09 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:13:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Setting Plaster and Railings! Farrow & Ball’s colour expert shares the 5 underrated and more original shades to choose instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/most-underrated-farrow-and-ball-shades-according-to-a-colour-expert jr9RMfun4VnGr9gaw7VdEe Mon, 02 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the 4 colours experts recommend bringing into your home this January to boost your mood and give your space a refresh for 2026 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/mood-boosting-colours-to-use-in-your-home-in-january-2026 ZYpJ7mudQ972MN2STugJvX Sat, 24 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was sceptical about decorating with birth month colours at first – but these expert tips on how to use the shades to personalise a home changed my mind ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/how-to-decorate-with-your-birth-month-colour Q84RoX2J5S7S2cUL9ueQdh Fri, 23 Jan 2026 12:10:00 +0000 Fri, 20 Mar 2026 09:11:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Pinterest just revealed the year-defining colour palette for 2026 – this is how interior designers recommend using these 5 shades in your home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/pinterest-colour-palette-2026 6PT4RCFst7VSPDgZ4Kk8zE Tue, 20 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The colour trends that will define our homes in 2026 – I spoke to colour and paint experts, and this is what they say this year's colour palette will look like ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/colour-trends-2026 bhtenQZnUYEZYVz3TQ95rg Mon, 10 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:31:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is grey back? Benjamin Moore’s colour of the year 2026 offers a warm, soft and cosy take on the traditionally cold colour ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/silhouette-benjamin-moore-colour-of-the-year-2026 WCSXC4hhTvVQQHkWvZPHjB Fri, 17 Oct 2025 11:10:00 +0000 Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:00:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 rooms that demonstrate why blue and green are this year's coolest colour pairing ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/blue-green-colour-pairing-trend EzpssWRtdRU9YNA29rSLZ8 Mon, 04 Aug 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 retro bedroom colour schemes that are back in fashion – how to make them feel modern this time around ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/retro-bedroom-colours-back-in-fashion-2025 8JC5TWVGgMGz9ixXRXEYW8 Tue, 20 May 2025 10:30:20 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ 3 colours to avoid when painting window frames – experts say they might draw the eye, but not in a good way ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/colours-to-avoid-when-painting-window-frames gXvDtZv7sCGxQuy8VonQAB Tue, 13 May 2025 14:30:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is colour drenching a bedroom a good idea? 7 rooms that prove it is ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/bedroom-colour-drenching-ideas GAEwdAdr9zWCm88pdLxby5 Wed, 07 May 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ A calming colour palette gives this Victorian house super-peaceful vibes ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/victorian-house-with-peaceful-blue-and-green-colour-scheme 34uzD4KtwskBg3sc6FUHYK Wed, 07 May 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Victorian home is decorated in a kaleidoscope of patterns and colours ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/slow-victorian-home-renovation-kaleidoscope-of-patterns-and-colours BUWjvPhZuLofvN4x852v78 Mon, 05 May 2025 09:00:40 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ When to prune camellias for healthy, colourful blooms, according to garden experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/when-to-prune-camellias Cwh8E83JYQCYYRJ3Q4bFJ Sun, 27 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Interior experts reveal the bedroom colours that are officially out of style in 2025 – and the shades replacing them ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/bedroom-colours-going-out-of-style-2025 i9CMkw3ZG8TXFxKDH8rYTA Sun, 27 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Garden colour schemes that work with Cuprinol's Natural Stone – 5 beautiful palette pairings ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/landscaping/garden-colour-schemes-that-work-with-cuprinol-natural-stone kM9JYwX7PsvKDN6q3hzxJF Sat, 26 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Zoe Ball's colourful kitchen island shows how easy it is to create a characterful cooking space - here's how she did it ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/room-makeovers/zoe-ball-colourful-kitchen-makeover 6knmTNkfHFoN5WJQVhygeW Thu, 24 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 best colours to paint a windowless bathroom that will transform the mood of a dark wash space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bathroom/colours-to-paint-a-windowless-bathroom i8JDCnDDwDUow7jJuZBULY Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ A strict colour palette and vintage finds have turned this semi-detached Edwardian house into an elegant family home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/edwardian-semi-detached-house-pink-green-yellow-colour-palette YLim8iaiMghoHLnvt3q5KE Tue, 22 Apr 2025 17:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Blueberry is this spring's ‘it’ blue – but there are 3 colours you should never pair with it, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/colours-not-to-pair-with-blueberry-trend 8Yh2nzytKwWJUmugfziRtM Tue, 22 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ What colours make a small bedroom look more expensive? 7 shades, recommended by the experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/bedroom/what-colours-make-a-small-bedroom-look-more-expensive-7-shades-recommended-by-the-experts 8axdPPoN5GeiHU7GKZraqF Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA has drenched its BILLY bookcase in this year’s ‘it’ colour - but you’ll have to act fast if you want to get your hands on one ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/ikea-billy-bookcase-limited-edition-green-colourway v8FoXh5NAaHrjPSbmN4aNf Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:00:10 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Have we just had a sneak peek at Ninja's plans for pastel air fryers? These new US-exclusive Crispi colours are giving us hope for the same in the UK ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/kitchen-appliances/new-ninja-crispi-pastel-colours CQNFX49FS4L3NhG3pVt5Ye Thu, 17 Apr 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 most welcoming colours to paint a front door, according to experts and colour psychology ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/hallway/5-most-welcoming-colours-to-paint-a-front-door-according-to-experts-and-colour-psychology npZsChqskEJP5aFVLsafDT Tue, 15 Apr 2025 08:00:30 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should your front door colour match your hallway? Interior experts reveal 3 reasons why it should (and 3 reasons it shouldn't) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/hallway/should-your-front-door-match-your-hallway C7UE2DG4xkH2dHTjkR9ncY Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:45:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Martin and Shirlie Kemp’s pastel flower beds have given their Victorian renovation a romantic look - how you can get the look ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/landscaping/martin-and-shirlie-kemp-pastel-flower-garden xykwCz7LDag9nZBWZEEyyA Mon, 14 Apr 2025 14:05:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Coastal style gets a cheerful update in this colourful cottage ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/coastal-salcombe-devon-family-home-with-playful-colour-and-pattern tHURMvJWevhzJCUQzCt8A4 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 10:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bees love these two flower colours say gardening experts – plant these blooms to do your bit for pollinators ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/flower-colours-that-attract-bees TcraonupwTiAsbMPi3UNJ7 Thu, 10 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ This is the new-but-vintage Le Creuset colour I wish I'd waited to buy my collection in – it's seriously covetable ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/cookware/new-le-creuset-flamme-doree NYCxsQe5sPrCDr3HoNhoTQ Wed, 09 Apr 2025 08:20:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 4 garden fence colours that will boost your home’s value and help it look more appealing to buyers, according to experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/garden-fence-colours-that-add-value-to-your-home sUjwPTBVFpauUyDN9GCg2U Wed, 09 Apr 2025 04:00:30 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is your front door colour going out of style in 2025? Experts reveal the shades fading in popularity this year and the ones replacing them ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/hallway/out-of-style-front-door-colours-2025 g5yeMU7AXxriB6uaaAMpn4 Sat, 05 Apr 2025 05:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi has launched an air fryer in 2025's biggest colour trend - and it's only £30 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/small-appliances/aldi-pistachio-green-air-fryer 4h6uUrusRoTkbKqaJkvQQG Wed, 02 Apr 2025 04:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 hayfever-proof flowering plants that will add colour to your garden - without dry eyes and runny noses ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/garden-advice/best-flowering-plants-for-hayfever vLiAHx42RHeLuivfS6QApU Sun, 30 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Dreams of living by the sea made this family decamp and create a beautiful pastel-coloured home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/homes/house-tours/pastel-coloured-coastal-dorset-family-home UKJKwnmaFHVYxdKLSgWX2C Sat, 29 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked 4 experts what carpet colour is going out of fashion this year – they all unanimously agreed on one shade ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/grey-carpet-colour-going-out-of-fashion-2025 DuAsWbeUj7ifxBk6nkZ8xW Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:45:20 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ Butter yellow is everywhere right now - but these are the colours you should never pair with it, according to paint experts ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/all-rooms-decor/colours-you-should-never-pair-with-butter-yellow LRrYkuH6BqVpwJ3TRfEevf Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:00:10 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ IKEA's mini greenhouse has just launched in a stunning on-trend colourway – and it's only £15 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/garden/ikea-akerbar-mini-greenhouse-new-blue-colourway LF23qcqtogkFsKdrZFgtwK Mon, 24 Mar 2025 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ 4 on-trend colours that will look incredible in a small kitchen – these are the ones to watch in 2025 ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-decor/best-on-trend-colours-for-small-kitchens NoFphisRdh9uYrSHdpbsx Sat, 22 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi's sell-out cast iron casserole dish has been given a stunning colour update for spring – its £19.99 price tag rivals that of Le Creuset and Staub ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-decor/aldi-cast-iron-casserole-dish-new-pink-colourway u7dgL8BvaFB6qN6zfUwZzB Thu, 20 Mar 2025 13:30:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 3 bathroom colours going out of style in 2025 – plus, the stylish shades replacing them ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/bathroom/bathroom-decor/bathroom-colours-going-out-of-style-in-2025 q9fEvoLD6PG8UYFHFQH6EL Sat, 15 Mar 2025 14:00:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 2 kitchen appliance colours are going out of style in 2025 — here are the stylish shades to go for instead ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/kitchen/kitchen-appliance-colours-going-out-of-style-in-2025 29zuYqFdkn5pCZ5WP9saJ Fri, 14 Mar 2025 12:15:00 +0000 Thu, 19 Jun 2025 09:26:22 +0000