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The latest colour news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
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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!‘It’s such a simple yet transformative way to change how a space feels’
By Sara Hesikova
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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‘Avoid anything that emphasises the long, tunnel-like proportions of the space’
By Sara Hesikova
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I asked 3 interior designers and paint experts what colour to pair with Farrow & Ball’s iconic Sulking Room PinkThis dusky pink shade is one of the brand's bestsellers – and these are the colours that complement it the most
By Sara Hesikova
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Is your exterior house colour going out of style? Experts reveal the shades fading in popularity this year and the ones replacing themThe two colours that will elevate your house exterior
By Sara Hesikova
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Sorry, beige, the most stylish homes are ditching this popular neutral for these 2 warm and earthy coloursBeige is out in 2026 – and these 2 stylish shades are replacing it
By Sara Hesikova
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These are the colour combinations dating your home in 2026 – and they have one thing in commonAnd experts reveal the colour pairings replacing them this year
By Sara Hesikova
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Farrow & Ball has declared these 3 homes as the most stylish and iconic spaces of 2026 – and they all have this quiet colour in commonCan you guess what colour it is?
By Sara Hesikova
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Interiors experts reveal the 4 living room colours going out of style in 2026 – and the new go-to shades replacing themIs your living room colour scheme on the list?
By Sara Hesikova
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This is the shade replacing brilliant white in your home in 2026 – it looks less stark and feels warmer and cosierBrilliant white is on its way out this year – this is the paint shade to go for instead
By Sara Hesikova
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These are the 4 colours experts recommend bringing into your home this January to boost your mood and give your space a refresh for 2026Beat the January blues by making your home look and feel fresh with these pro-recommended shades
By Sara Hesikova
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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 mindThis is how to decorate with your birth month colour to make your space truly your own
By Sara Hesikova
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33 grey living room ideas – from the best shades for a small living space to how to make it work in a modern loungeThese are the best ways to incorporate this timeless, neutral shade in your living room
By Sara Hesikova
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Pinterest just revealed the year-defining colour palette for 2026 – this is how interior designers recommend using these 5 shades in your homeThe 5 most searched shades on Pinterest are out – which one will you add to your vision board this year?
By Sara Hesikova
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24 stylish living room colour schemes that will help you inject personality into your loungeThese are the best ways to elevate your living space with classic colour combos and trending shades
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The colour trends that will define our homes in 2026 – I spoke to colour and paint experts, and this is what they say next year's colour palette will look likeThese are the shades you'll want to cover your home in 2026, trust me
By Sara Hesikova
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Is it brown or is it grey? This surprising in-between neutral is Benjamin Moore's colour of the yearIt's an intriguing shade that will keep you guessing
By Sara Hesikova
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Hallway colour ideas – 16 ways to transform your entryway with the top expert-recommended shadesSay goodbye to boring and neglected hallways – and all you need is a touch of colour!
By Sara Hesikova
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6 rooms that demonstrate why blue and green are this year's coolest colour pairingIt's the duo that works in almost every room of the house!
By Holly Walsh
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19 Bathroom colour schemes to inspire tranquil retreats, on-trend looks and standout schemesSpark joy morning, noon and night with these colourful ideas
By Tamara Kelly
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20 container garden ideas that use pots and planters in creative ways to make the most of large and small gardensWhether you have a tiny balcony or a sizable plot, these container garden ideas will fill your garden with colour, fragrance and life
By Holly Reaney
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3 retro bedroom colour schemes that are back in fashion - and how to make them feel modernThese 3 shades are getting a new lease of life for 2025
By Holly Walsh
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Bedroom wallpaper ideas – these are the best 23 ways to bring colour and pattern into your sleep and calm sanctuary without overwhelming itInject some stylish yet soothing colour and pattern into your bedroom with the help of these wallpaper tips and ideas
By Tamara Kelly
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How many colours should you have in a room? This is the formula interior experts use time and time againExperts reveal the perfect number of colours you should incorporate into a space to create harmonious colour scheme
By Amy Cutmore
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8 small kitchen paint colours to enhance the sense of space in a compact room - as well as add style pointsHow to give your compact space clout with considered colour choices
By Holly Cockburn
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3 colours to avoid when painting window frames – experts say they might draw the eye, but not in a good wayThese are the colours to avoid if you want to transform your window frames from drab to dazzling
By Katie Sims
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How to choose the perfect paint colour for your home – experts reveal their top tips to make this decision as easy and straightforward as possibleThis expert-approved guide takes the guesswork out of picking the right shade for your space
By Linda Clayton
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Accent colour ideas – 12 ways to uplift any room in your home with a pop of the right colourColour experts reveal the best shades to instantly bring any room in your home to life
By Sophie Warren-Smith


