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The latest colour news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
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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 2026
Beat 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 mind
This 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 lounge
These 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 home
The 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 lounge
These 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 like
These 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 year
It'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 shades
Say 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 pairing
It'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 schemes
Spark 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 gardens
Whether 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 modern
These 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 it
Inject 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 again
Experts 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 points
How 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 way
These 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 possible
This 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 colour
Colour experts reveal the best shades to instantly bring any room in your home to life
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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A calming colour palette gives this Victorian house super-peaceful vibes
With its oh-so-soothing green and blue combo
By Sara Emslie
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This Victorian home is decorated in a kaleidoscope of patterns and colours
Heritage hues and period-appropriate wallpapers have revitalised this property's interiors
By Karen Darlow
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When to prune camellias for healthy, colourful blooms, according to garden experts
Pros reveal the best time to prune camellias for a happy and healthy flowering shrub
By Kezia Reynolds
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Interior experts reveal the bedroom colours that are officially out of style in 2025 – and the shades replacing them
These are the new colourways you'll want on your radar
By Amy Lockwood
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Garden colour schemes that work with Cuprinol's Natural Stone – 5 beautiful palette pairings
The best colour matches, from sage green to dusky pink
By Sophie King
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Zoe Ball's colourful kitchen island shows how easy it is to create a characterful cooking space - here's how she did it
Being brave with colour will reap huge rewards
By Holly Cockburn
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7 best colours to paint a windowless bathroom that will transform the mood of a dark wash space
A bathroom without a view needn’t sink your plans for a warm and welcoming retreat
By Linda Clayton
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A strict colour palette and vintage finds have turned this semi-detached Edwardian house into an elegant family home
Sticking to a three-colour palette of green, pink and yellow and mixing in plenty of vintage furniture and art has created an authentic period feel
By Stephanie Smith
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Blueberry is the ‘it’ blue this spring - but these are the 3 colours you should never pair with it, according to experts
Avoid overpowering your space by avoiding these three bold colours
By Kezia Reynolds


