colour
The latest colour news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
colour
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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 experts
To 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 that
Dulux’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 placement
Looking 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 more
Whether 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 it
The 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 character
Joyful colour has turned this home into a welcoming family space
By Ali Lovett
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Our Place's newest colourway is both timeless and on trend - we want to shop it all
Sage is bound to be a huge hit this summer
By Molly Cleary
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Can a small bathroom be painted a dark colour? Experts explain how to make a dramatic shade work
With balance and some clever design tricks, rich and moody tones could be the perfect choice for your petite space
By Lindsay Blair
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Which Farrow & Ball bathroom colours should you choose? These 10 shades are expert-approved
Just what are the best Farrow & Ball bathroom colours for your bathing space? We asked the designers for their advice
By Natasha Brinsmead
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How to choose the perfect appliance and cookware colour for your kitchen scheme, according to Our Place founder and Always Pan creator
Shiza Shahid explains her trick for choosing the perfect colour combination for your kitchen
By Sara Hesikova
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I've been an interiors editor for over 20 years, and I predict this is the hottest new colour trend for sofas
You heard it here first
By Heather Young
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The kitchen colours that look incredible with terracotta tiles - these are the foolproof combinations for a show-stopping rustic look
With a distinctive red shade, terracotta tiles create a warm look. But which kitchen colours work best with this style?
By Lindsay Blair
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Alcove paint ideas – 9 interesting ways to use colour and pattern to elevate an underutilised space
These are the experts' favourite suggestions, from understated designs to bold and colourful schemes
By Ellis Cochrane
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The 5 most stylish bathroom colours you should be pairing with grey tiles, according to design experts
Even neutrals can be tricky to style - here at the colour combos you need to know about
By Amelia Smith
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How to care for Anthurium for long-lasting colour
With their vibrant colours and tropical look, Anthurium andraeanum or Flamingo flowers make for an eye-catching addition to a kitchen, bathroom or conservatory
By Holly Reaney
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What kitchen colours go with black appliances? Experts agree you can't go wrong with these 4 stylish shades
Super sleek and contemporary, black appliances are a surprisingly versatile choice
By Lindsay Blair
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7 colour combinations interior experts use to make a living room look expensive
These are the best colour pairings to make your living room appear more luxurious and elevated, no matter how big or small
By Sara Hesikova
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What kitchen cabinetry colours work with brass hardware? The best combinations recommended by design experts
Incorporate luxurious brass finishes into your kitchen scheme with these gorgeous cabinet colour combos
By Hayley Simmons
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Colour drenching is the biggest trend in bathrooms - here are 6 ways to make it work in your home
Be brave with colour and texture by drenching your bathroom in your favourite shade
By Amelia Smith
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The best calming colours for kids' bedrooms to create a soothing and stylish scheme for little ones
Call it the Goldilocks palette – colours for children's bedrooms that get the balance of soothing and stimulation just right
By Andrea Childs
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What colours go with green kitchens? Design experts reveal the trending colour combos to try now
Green is one of the most popular colours for kitchens right now - but what shades should you pair it with?
By Amelia Smith
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We asked 5 design experts to name the best kitchen cabinet paint colours - including the 'it' shade of the year
The 'in the know' kitchen colours you need to know about - straight from the source
By Holly Cockburn
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13 colour combinations that will make any room look expensive
Understand the pairings that will make your room look luxe rather than low-rent with our expert picks
By Amy Cutmore
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What are sleep colours? How to use these special shades in your home to help you shut off at night
If you’re struggling to get a solid eight hours a night, it’s time to rethink your decor
By Vanessa Richmond
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Our favourite kitchen colour schemes to give your space a new lease of life
From pared-back palettes to unlikely (but beautiful) shade pairings, these kitchen colour schemes will ignite your space
By Thea Babington-Stitt