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This is how much it really costs to paint a kitchen – from DIY to calling in a professional, I've broken down the figures for you
A new kitchen colour scheme might be all you need
By Holly Cockburn
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Gold is not just for Christmas! Experts say this luxe shade is set to be the new neutral for 2026 – here’s how to make it chic, not kitsch
Want a subtle approach to luxury? Look no further
By Maddie Balcombe
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These are the 4 paint colours experts recommend leaving in 2025 – and what shades are replacing them in the new year
‘What once felt fresh is now being criticised as overly sterile and flat’
By Sara Hesikova
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These are the 4 Farrow & Ball shades experts predict will be big in 2026 – discover the colours set to define our homes next year
If you’re planning on painting your home anytime soon, these are the Farrow & Ball colours to go for
By Sara Hesikova
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I asked the Farrow & Ball experts about the best paint colours for updating a kitchen this winter - these are the 3 that came up
They're 3 of the top trending colours for the season
By Holly Cockburn
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The colour trends that will define our homes in 2026 – I spoke to colour and paint experts, and this is what they say next year's colour palette will look like
These are the shades you'll want to cover your home in 2026, trust me
By Sara Hesikova
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Don't have the time or money to paint your whole house? Farrow & Ball's new pop-up is packed with tricks to elevate a room with a little paint
‘It shows how to paint just one feature to add a little twist'
By Sara Hesikova
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I wish I’d known this one thing before painting my walls – it would have stopped dark borders ruining my room renovation
Learn from my mistake by following this expert advice on how to avoid it
By Holly Reaney
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I saved £1000s on a new kitchen by painting my cabinets – but these are the 3 things I wish I'd known before I started
It might have saved me a fortune, but it had other hidden costs
By Rebecca Knight
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5 colours to make your home feel cosy for autumn – ‘they instantly bring a snug, cocooning feeling into a room’
These shades will guarantee a winter warmer
By Maddie Balcombe
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Farrow & Ball’s new Marmelo paint shade is the ultimate cosy colour – this is how the experts recommend using it
If you want to make your home more cosy and autumnal, Farrow & Ball’s new Marmelo shade is the one for you
By Sara Hesikova
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I asked 3 interior designers what their go-to neutral paint shades are, and these 3 came up more than once
Want to paint your walls like an interior designer?
By Sara Hesikova
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So long, colour drenching - colour capping is a simple paint trick that will make a small bathroom feel bigger
Your ceilings deserve some love, too
By Holly Cockburn
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'It brings dramatic flair to any space' - Graham & Brown's colour of the year is the most delicious autumnal shade
Meet Divine Damson
By Rebecca Knight
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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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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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I'll never paint a room without it – this genius tool doubles as a paint tin opener and brush, and makes decorating so much easier
This is now one of my painting essentials
By Layla Al-Ani
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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


