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The latest colour news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
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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
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What is double drenching? The new interiors trend taking drenching to the next level
The 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 2025
We can't wait to give our kitchens a refresh ready for cosy season
By Holly Cockburn
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Aldi’s sell-out stand mixer is back with a sleek new colourway - and it's even cheaper than before
Is this mixer the best affordable option?
By Rebecca Knight
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The liquorice colour combo is going to be 2025 most playful interior trend - here's how to make it work
The 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 experts
To match or not to match? That is the question
By Holly Cockburn
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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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Lick's collaboration with M.A.C champions a colour that everyone should try in their homes
It's a historically overlooked colour, but it's finally getting the attention it deserves
By Rebecca Knight
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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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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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5 timeless bathroom colour combinations that future-proof your space
These expert-approved colour combos are as on-trend as they are classic
By Holly Cockburn
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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


