colour
The latest colour news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
colour
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How to choose colours for a guest bedroomA 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 spaceHow 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 springThe 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 decorFrom 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 yearThese 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 areUsing 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 homeTrends 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 homeAnd 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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Why Benjamin Moore's 'gentle bold' Colour of the Year 2025 has made me want to redecorate immediatelyIt's the understated star of a rich palette of 'in between' colours
By Heather Young
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Colour and pattern were must-haves for this couple's kitchen - discover how they created their unique kitchenA 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 MiamiSee 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 usingWhen the winter blues are in full swing, your home should become your sanctuary
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to dry flowers for natural colour all year long – plus how to do it quickly for a last-minute giftPreserve 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 differentlyDespite 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 huesBring the seasonal charm into your home with these autumnal colour updates
By Sara Hesikova
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What is double drenching? The new interiors trend taking drenching to the next levelThe bold new colour trend to know about
By Kezia Reynolds
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Lick's new colour palette is proof that rich autumnal colours are the kitchen trend to know about in 2025We can't wait to give our kitchens a refresh ready for cosy season
By Holly Cockburn
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The liquorice colour combo is going to be 2025 most playful interior trend - here's how to make it workThe result is effortlessly classy
By Kezia Reynolds
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‘We've given our home a unified colour scheme from top to bottom’Soothing shades of green have transformed property
By Laurie Davidson
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Should a pantry be the same colour as your kitchen? Here's the verdict from design expertsTo match or not to match? That is the question
By Holly Cockburn
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Want to be more colour confident in your home? Dulux's bold colour of the year 2025 was chosen to help you do just thatDulux’s colour of the year 2025 is True Joy, a bright sunny yellow shade that inspires happiness
By Sara Hesikova
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How to make a sofa look good with throws – from colour to placementLooking to transform your sofa without breaking the bank? We share our top tips for doing just that with throws
By Holly Walsh
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Le Creuset's new colourway is the perfect autumnal green - is it the next big 'it' colour?Meet the new trending green for Autumn
By Rebecca Knight
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How to add bathroom colour on a budget – updates under £50 using paint, fabric, tiles and moreWhether you're loving a dark luxe look, rainbow brights or pale and interesting, these are some cheap and easy ways to add colour
By Amy Cutmore
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Stacey Dooley has drenched her dining room in this year's most popular colour – and we've tracked down the perfect paint shade to recreate itThe Strictly star has given her dining and living space a brave green makeover
By Sara Hesikova
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A peach colour palette has injected this scandi-style family home with warmth and characterJoyful colour has turned this home into a welcoming family space
By Ali Lovett


