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The latest colour news, comment, reviews and features from the experts at Ideal Home
colour
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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
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What is a complementary colour scheme? The foolproof method for choosing the best colours for a roomComplementary colour schemes are a tried-and-tested design technique that guarantees a beautiful look everytime
By Katie Sims
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Bathroom wallpaper ideas to add instant colour and impact to bathroom wallsDone right, wallpaper in a bathroom can be a winning combination
By Tamara Kelly
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Bridgerton is getting a new look - The production designer reveals the new colours that will be inspiring our homesThe new Bridgerton colour palettes that will be setting interior trends
By Rebecca Knight
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What colours make a bedroom feel cosier? 9 shades that will give your space a cocooning feelFrom earthy tones and warm neutrals to peachy hues and darker colours...
By Ellis Cochrane
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Le Creuset's new colourway confirms the comeback of this coloured cookware trendThe brand makes a convincing case for pastel cookware, just in time for spring and summer hosting
By Sara Hesikova
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The best floor colours to make a small kitchen look bigger - experts say these are the shades to go forKitchen colour choice isn’t just about the walls and units – the floor could be the ideal place to inject a new shade (or pattern) too
By Lindsay Blair
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How to grow sweet peas in pots to add colour and vibrancy to your patio this summerSweet peas grow beautifully in pots… as long as you can offer them what they need
By Lauren Bradbury
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What colours work with white kitchens? These are the 5 shades you can't go wrong withBring a white kitchen to life with these five, fresh colour combos that our experts love
By Alisha Solanki
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What colours work with navy kitchens? These are the go-to colour combos you need to know aboutTry these designer-approved colour combos to create a navy kitchen you’ll never want to leave
By Alisha Solanki
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An interior designer used this can't-fail trick to decide on the colours for her homeThis Oxfordshire house wasn't always this colourful…
By Sara Emslie
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Should you paint your ceiling a different colour to the walls? Experts explain why everyone should consider itInterior experts delve into why painting your ceiling is a good idea and what effect it will have on the room
By Sara Hesikova
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The fresh new colour trend for spring/summer is a sophisticated take on green that will elevate your homeGrab your martini and embrace the olive green trend
By Sara Hesikova
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This light and airy family kitchen blends colour and texture to create and inviting modern spaceReworking the ground floor layout has allowed these homeowners to create a spacious kitchen diner
By Alison Gibb
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'I gave my downstairs loo a striking, colour-drenched makeover for under £300'This tiny space was transformed on a budget, thanks to some DIY wall panelling and a lick of paint
By Heather Young
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These colours are key to making a small kitchen feel brighter, bigger and full of personalityThe shades you'll want to know about...
By Amelia Smith
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Colour and patterned textiles have brought this traditional Georgian farmhouse to lifeJewel-like vintage textiles mixed with contemporary pieces give this traditional Georgian farmhouse a cheerful aesthetic
By Ruth Corbett
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Interior experts reveal the paint colours they always turn to when designing a roomThere's no need to turn to colour charts - interior experts have the inside scoop on the best paint shades to choose
By Holly Cockburn
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5 timeless kitchen colour combinations to make your design stand the test of timeA kitchen is a big investment - these colours will help you get longevity out of your new design
By Holly Cockburn
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5 kitchen cabinet colours to avoid in 2024 - and what to choose instead, according to expertsWant a design that’s timeless while still looking modern? Steer clear of these shades and pick one of our alternative suggestions instead
By Lindsay Blair
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A trip to Miami inspired the colour used in this bold colour-drenched bathroom makeoverThis homeowner's new bath scheme certainly makes a splash
By Laurie Davidson
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The clever indoor spring bulb hack that will fill your garden with colour for years to comeIf you're not doing this already, you really should be
By Amy Hunt
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IKEA confirms that the colourful retro Scandi style is the ‘it’ look of 2024 with the new Tesammans collectionThe new limited-edition Tesammans range is filled with joyful colour
By Sara Hesikova
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What is colour blocking in interior design? How to use this vibrant paint method like an expertCurious about colour blocking? We spoke to interior design experts to get all the details on this fabulous decor choice
By Katie Sims
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This colourful kitchen extension brims with feel-good factorWith a keen eye for colour, Lisa Potter-Dixon has created a joyful scheme full of character
By Marisha Taylor


