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It’s all about blue in 2026 – Dulux reveals not one but three shades of blue as its colours of the year
Get ready to embrace blue in your home next year – Dulux crowns 3 shades of the world’s favourite colour as its colours of the year 2026
By Sara Hesikova
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The 3 best Farrow & Ball paint colours for a hallway – the unexpected shades the experts recommend
Painting your hallway? I've asked the experts, and these are the shades they say are the best
By Sara Hesikova
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I got the inside scoop on the best Farrow & Ball shades to use in a utility room – no matter the size
This heritage brand guarantees a stylish space
By Holly Cockburn
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Dulux wants your leftover paint – its paint redistribution service is the easiest way to donate unfinished tins to a good cause
Get rid of old tins collecting dust and take part in a great cause at the same time – it's a win-win!
By Sara Hesikova
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Farrow & Ball’s most popular neutral paint shade will surprise you – and no, it’s not off-white, beige or grey
The versatile staple colours to keep coming back to
By Sara Hesikova
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Is grey making a comeback? The soothing shade has a new look
This classic neutral is back
By Maddie Balcombe
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'Colour capping' is the new paint trick design experts are using to make a room feel bigger – how to make it work in your home
Is colour capping the hottest paint trend for 2026?
By Kezia Reynolds
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Does your new home need a 'stopgap colour'? The quick fix paint experts recommend if you hate the paint colour of your new home
‘It’s the shade you use to rescue your eyes from a colour you can’t live with’
By Sara Hesikova
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I've asked the experts - these are the best Farrow & Ball colours to transform a small kitchen
Less paint is needed in a small kitchen, so why not splurge?
By Holly Cockburn
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8 things you should never paint in your home – keep your paintbrush away from these items to avoid regret
This is what you should do instead
By Holly Reaney
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EastEnders star Lacey Turner's olive green living room is a masterclass in cosy luxury – and I’ve found a Farrow & Ball colour match
I haven't been able to stop thinking about this stunning colour
By Kezia Reynolds
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Paint experts reveal how to use colour to cool a room – these are the fresh, airy shades they recommend to keep you cool all summer
If you've been feeling the heat, switching up your colour scheme can really help
By Kezia Reynolds
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If you like Farrow & Ball’s iconic Sulking Room Pink, you’ll also love these 4 expert-recommended alternative paint colours
If you're already a fan of this cult pink, these are the other shades to have on your radar from different brands
By Sara Hesikova
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The 5 best worktop colours for a small kitchen - enhance the sense of space with these clever shades
The colour of your worktop might be making your kitchen look smaller
By Holly Walsh
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These 4 mistakes are making your small kitchen look cheap –but the fixes are simple
Don't let your bijou kitchen fall foul to these avoidable mishaps
By Holly Walsh
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I took a risk and painted my bathroom dark red – a year on, this is everything I wish I'd done differently
Do I regret it? No.
By Amy Reeves
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‘I think I've found the perfect pink’ - Kimberley Walsh reveals the exact colour she used to paint her 'favourite spot in the house
It's the ideal warm and dusky shade
By Kezia Reynolds
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These are the best paint finishes for dark colours in a kitchen, according to experts – hide fingerprints by picking a practical finish
Balance brightness with practicality with these paint finishes
By Holly Cockburn
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5 best colours for a dark bedroom with little natural light – these clever colour choices will more than make up for a lack of light
Who said you needed an abundance of natural light for a beautiful bedroom?
By Holly Walsh
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Does your kitchen colour fit its era? These are the expert-approved shades that will complement the period of your property
Do you know which colour works best for each time period?
By Holly Walsh
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The best colours to paint a kitchen according to paint pros - pick the perfect shade for large, small, dark and light spaces
The colour trends to follow plus the classic shades that will never date...
By Holly Cockburn
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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