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These are the 3 wall colours to avoid if you have a green kitchen - and the expert-approved shades to try instead
Pair your green cabinets carefully as there are some shades that just won't work
By Holly Walsh
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8 small kitchen paint colours to enhance the sense of space in a compact room - as well as add style points
How to give your compact space clout with considered colour choices
By Holly Cockburn
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7 best colours to paint a windowless bathroom that will transform the mood of a dark wash space
A bathroom without a view needn’t sink your plans for a warm and welcoming retreat
By Linda Clayton
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Crown Paint has launched new wall colours for the first time in three years, and changed how I think about neutral shades
Is terracotta the ultimate neutral?
By Rebecca Knight
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5 most welcoming colours to paint a front door, according to experts and colour psychology
Send out the welcoming vibes before the door is even open
By Ellis Cochrane
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Can I paint over old paint on a front door? Experts reveal when it's OK to skip this step
If you're repainting your front door this spring, here's what you should be doing with the old paint first
By Katie Sims
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Living room paint ideas – 27 easy ways to bring your lounge to life with stylish and creative colours and techniques
Want to give your living space a makeover without spending too much? Paint is the way to go
By Jennifer Ebert
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I asked 6 interior designers and stylists what paint finish is their go-to for walls and ceilings – they all agreed these are the best
If you're making over your walls and ceilings with a new coat of paint, these are the finishes you should go for
By Sara Hesikova
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31 bedroom paint ideas to easily transform your space with unexpected paint techniques and shades
If you want to give your bedroom an easy makeover, all you need is paint and these clever ideas
By Tamara Kelly
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4 surprising areas in your home that experts say you really shouldn't paint white
And which colours to choose for them instead
By Sara Hesikova
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Which Farrow & Ball paint shades are the most popular in 2025? These are the 7 trending colours to decorate your home with this year
The bestselling Farrow & Ball shades loved by many
By Sara Hesikova
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Paint ideas for your home – 36 ways to turn every room into a beautiful space bursting with character
These are some of the most creative and clever ways to utilise paint in order to give your space a refresh without breaking the bank
By Tamara Kelly
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What to do with leftover paint – 15 creative ways to utilise small amounts of paint so not a drop goes to waste
Not too sure what to do with all that excess paint sitting in your utility room? These tips will solve that issue once and for all
By Jennifer Morgan
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7 places in your home you’re probably forgetting to paint – but design experts say you really shouldn’t
These are the spots pros recommend highlighting with colour
By Sara Hesikova
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How to paint skirting boards with carpet in 5 easy steps – refresh your home without ripping up your carpet
Protect your carpet with this cheap store cupboard essential
By Lauren Bradbury
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Which white paint is the best? Experts reveal the perfect shade of white for every room and feature
These are the best shades of white for each room of your home, according to paint experts
By Holly Walsh
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How to paint a staircase – the easiest way to decorate your stairs with a new coat of paint
The expert-approved step-by-step guide to the easiest and most efficient way to updating your stairs with paint
By Michela Colling
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Farrow & Ball's releasing 12 new paint shades – these are the ones I predict we’ll soon be seeing everywhere
Meet the 9 brand new paint shades and 3 archival colours Farrow & Ball is launching this week
By Sara Hesikova
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How to paint IKEA furniture like a pro – the tools you need and mistakes to avoid when transforming your flatpack furniture
A step-by-step guide to elevating your IKEA pieces with the help of paint as recommended by experts
By Holly Walsh
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The Traitors Castle has embraced this year’s hottest kitchen colour trend - we think its cherry red kitchen is good enough to kill for
Amongst the murder and mystery, I can't drag my eyes away from the rich red hues
By Kezia Reynolds
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Paint trends 2025 – the 9 shades, colour schemes and paint techniques you’ll be obsessed with this year
These are the expert-recommended paint colours, schemes and techniques to embrace in your home in the new year
By Sara Hesikova
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Breathe easy – how this bang-on-trend paint can improve the health of your home
Earthborn’s Colour of the Year is so much more than just a paint shade…
By Sponsored
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How to dispose of paint - 3 easy steps to get rid of leftover paint safely
Clear out your old paint tins with these expert tips
By Katie Sims
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Can you paint over caulk? It’s tricky but not impossible if you follow these 4 expert-approved steps
Painting caulk may seem like an easy task, but it requires some special attention
By Lauren Bradbury
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The ‘womb room’?! Yes, that’s what Angela Scanlon calls her snug – and her paint choice is one of the hottest trends of 2025
It's called a 'womb room' for a reason
By Sara Hesikova
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Why November is the best time of year to paint your home - experts say it’s all to do with the temperature
Don't hesitate to give your home a refresh this month
By Kezia Reynolds
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The colour palette for 2025 – these are the shades paint experts say we’ll see everywhere next year
These are the colours and combinations set to define our homes in the new year
By Sara Hesikova