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The latest colour news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
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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
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Our Place's newest colourway is both timeless and on trend - we want to shop it allSage 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 homesIt'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 workWith 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-approvedJust 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 creatorShiza 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 sofasYou heard it here first
By Heather Young
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Alcove paint ideas – 9 interesting ways to use colour and pattern to elevate an underutilised spaceThese 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 expertsEven 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 colourWith 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 shadesSuper 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 spaceThese 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 expensiveThese 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 expertsIncorporate 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 homeBe 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 onesCall 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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We asked 5 design experts to name the best kitchen cabinet paint colours - including the 'it' shade of the yearThe '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 expensiveUnderstand 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 nightIf 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 lifeFrom pared-back palettes to unlikely (but beautiful) shade pairings, these kitchen colour schemes will ignite your space
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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8 colours that go with teal - the fool-proof colour pairings that will bring out the best in this vibrant shadeThe fail-safe shade combinations to pair with this striking colour
By Katie Sims
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How colour experts decorate with neutrals – 10 gorgeous ways to use this muted colour paletteIf you think neutrals are boring, you’re doing them wrong…
By Vanessa Richmond
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'There's beauty in every corner' - take a tour of this colour-filled homeAbi Adie has created a colourful home that's full of brave choices, playful decorating techniques and lots of personality
By Alison Gibb
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What is an analogous colour scheme? The tried and tested design method for creating a relaxed homeAnalogous colour schemes are known for creating calming interiors - here's how to recreate this method in your home
By Katie Sims
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A colourful, contemporary kitchen that's perfect for entertainingCheck out this kitchen refit that has breathed colour and life into a Victorian terrace
By Ali Lovett


