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The latest colour news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
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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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The kitchen colours that look incredible with terracotta tiles - these are the foolproof combinations for a show-stopping rustic lookWith 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 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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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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What colours go with green kitchens? Design experts reveal the trending colour combos to try nowGreen 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 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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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
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'Be brave and go bright' was the design mantra for this colourful cottageStep inside this Cotswold home and you're greeted with a kaleidoscope of colour
By Janet McMeekin
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The bathroom wall panelling you should be adding, according to design prosYour sanctuary deserves a little extra attention
By Holly Cockburn
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Revealed – the 7 colour rules interior designers swear byThe tried and tested rules for colour perfection
By Vanessa Richmond
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What is a monochrome colour scheme? You may have it wrong...And how to use this seamless design method in your home
By Katie Sims
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Should your woodwork match your wall colour? What you might be doing wrong...Never considered anything other than white trim? Your mind is about to be blown…
By Vanessa Richmond
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11 house exterior colour ideas - boost your kerb appeal with paint, cladding and tilesReinvent your property with a new approach to your exterior colour scheme
By Amy Cutmore
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6 colour combinations we’ve always been taught don’t work together – but actually, they can make your home look incredibleInteriors experts reveal the colour pairing rules we've been living by but don't need to
By Sara Hesikova
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Colour ideas for cottagecore decor – 10 beautiful shades to bring this trend into your homeThis trend is going nowhere so be inspired by these beautiful countryside inspired cottagecore colour ideas
By Sophie Warren-Smith


