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The latest colour news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
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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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Is colour drenching a bedroom a good idea?
7 stunning bedrooms that prove it is
By Linda Clayton
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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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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
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What colours make a small bedroom look more expensive? 7 shades, recommended by the experts
Give your bijou bedroom a luxury look with one of these transformational shades
By Holly Walsh
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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
I'm obsessed with this gorgeous limited-edition colourway
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 most welcoming colours to paint a front door, according to experts and colour psychology
Send out the welcoming vibes before the door is even open
By Ellis Cochrane
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Should your front door colour match your hallway? Interior experts reveal 3 reasons why it should (and 3 reasons it shouldn't)
Are you team matching or contrasting?
By Ellis Cochrane
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Martin and Shirlie Kemp’s pastel flower beds has given their Victorian renovation a romantic look - how you can get the look
Their pastel garden is the cottage garden inspo you've been looking for
By Kezia Reynolds
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Coastal style gets a cheerful update in this colourful cottage
Bright stripes and bold colour blocking make decorating fun
By Sara Emslie
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Bees love these two flower colours say gardening experts – plant these blooms to do your bit for pollinators
Want to attract more bees? Experts say these two flower colours are the secret…
By Kayleigh Dray
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Le Creuset's new shade is an ode to its OG best-selling colour
Flamme Dorée is the brand's new limited edition colourway
By Molly Cleary
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4 garden fence colours that will boost your home’s value, according to experts
A fresh lick of paint is sometimes all you need to make your garden more appealing to buyers
By Kezia Reynolds
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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
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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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
These are the front door colours that are going out of style in 2025 – and the new shades taking their place
By Sara Hesikova