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The latest colour news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
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5 colours that go with brown — the colour combos experts use to make this shade look incredible in any room
Make this trending shade shine
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Living room colour schemes – 26 ways to bring your lounge to life with on-trend shades and timeless colour combos
The best colour choices for your lounge in a nutshell – whether you’re after the hottest colours, timeless palettes or stylish tone pairings
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Saturated colours and a daring renovation have transformed this 200-year-old cottage
The new look makes the whole house feel bigger
By Alison Davidson
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'We swapped a beige, bland living room for a luxe, colourful look – and all on a budget of under £2,500'
See how these home owners transformed a tired living room into this warm and relaxing space
By Karen Wilson
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‘We decorated by using colour to influence how we feel in each space.'
Check out this luxurious, well- thought-out family home, packed with stunning design features and striking artwork
By Marisha Taylor
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Brown living room ideas – 16 ways to incorporate this year’s most on-trend colour into your living space
This earthy, cosy hue is set to be the hottest colour of the year – this is how to use it in your lounge
By Amy Cutmore
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What sofa colour will no longer be popular in 2025? Experts unanimously agree it’s this go-to neutral shade
This neutral sofa colour is on its way out – so what will replace it in the new year?
By Sara Hesikova
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Is colour drenching still on trend for 2025?
We're not quite ready to say goodbye to this dramatic paint trend
By Kezia Reynolds
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Gift-wrapping experts have called it - this is the colour you should be wrapping your presents with this Christmas to add a luxury flourish
It's easy to see why this colour is trending...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Pantone’s trend-setting colour of the year for 2025 is out – meet the earthy yet delicious shade you’ll soon be seeing everywhere
Mocha Mousse is the shade setting the tone for the year ahead
By Sara Hesikova
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How to choose colours for a guest bedroom
A team of colour experts give the low-down on things you should think about before picking up a paintbrush
By Holly Walsh
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18 dreamy bedroom colour ideas to create a rest-promoting, stylish space
How to turn your bedroom into a serene sanctuary of relaxation with the help of these bedroom colour schemes
By Nicky Phillips
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How to plant anemone bulbs – expert advice to ensure an abundance of colour in spring
The expert guide to setting these vibrant blooms up for success
By Holly Reaney
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Christmas colour schemes – 17 trending shades and cohesive seasonal palettes to elevate your home’s festive decor
From the timeless to the contemporary, these are the best Christmas colour schemes you could incorporate into your festive decor this year
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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The colour palette for 2025 – these are the shades paint experts say we’ll see everywhere next year
These are the colours and combinations set to define our homes in the new year
By Sara Hesikova
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5 simple ways to invite colour into your kitchen - no matter how colour-conscious you are
Using colour in a big space can be daunting but these expert-approved tips will decode the decision making
By Holly Cockburn
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Striking colour is the home trend to know about for 2025 - here's how to make this bold look work in any home
Trends come and go, but here's how to give this look timeless appeal...
By Charlotte Boyd
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This polarising hue will soon be everywhere – experts share how you can make the trending colour work in your home
And you don't have to be a purple lover in order to get on board with this new colour trend
By Sara Hesikova
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Colourful Christmas trees are already taking over the upcoming festive season – this is how to embrace the bold trend
Who says your Christmas tree has to be green?
By Sara Hesikova
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Colour and pattern were must-haves for this couple's kitchen - discover how they created their unique kitchen
A combination of bold colour and graphic pattern has brought a richly textured palette to this mansion flat
By Ruth Corbett
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This statement home has a completely different vibe in every room - from Mid-century to 1930s Miami
See how the homeowners completely transformed a bland rental and turned it into a vibrant and fun forever home
By Karen Wilson
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Can colour of your home affect SAD? The experts says yes, and these are the colours you should be using
When the winter blues are in full swing, your home should become your sanctuary
By Kezia Reynolds
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Hallway colour ideas – 21 ways to turn a bland entryway into a welcoming, standout space to wow your guests
Boring entryway, begone! These stellar hallway colour schemes will make sure of that
By Sara Hesikova
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How to dry flowers for natural colour all year long – plus how to do it quickly for a last-minute gift
Preserve the beauty of summer throughout the dark winter months
By Holly Reaney
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How to use pattern and colour in your home like the Scandis – it turns out they love them too, they just do it differently
Despite being famous for their love of neutrals, Scandinavians apparently love pattern and colour just like the rest of us
By Sara Hesikova
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‘We filled our coastal home with sunny, uplifting colours and it feels like summer all-year round’
Ditching London life and moving to the Kent coast, these home owners transformed Victorian terrace property
By Louise O'Bryan
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Autumn colour schemes – 6 ways to embrace the ‘cosy season’ in your home by choosing the most stylish and warming hues
Bring the seasonal charm into your home with these autumnal colour updates
By Sara Hesikova