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Jacqueline Jossa’s clever use of beige paint adds so much warmth and cosiness to her home – she’s making the dated shade cool againHer case for beige has won me over
By Kezia Reynolds
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The way we use colour in our home is changing, and Little Greene just created 26 new paint colours that nail this new lookAnd they're just in time for the cosy season
By Sara Hesikova
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I'm calling it, 'peige' will be the biggest bedroom colour trend of 2027Sorry greige, it's all about 'peige' this year
By Amy Lockwood
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5 paint colours that can ruin your kitchen's entire aestheticYour kitchen will thank you later
By Katie Sims
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This already extremely popular colour is clearly not going anywhere in 2027 as Dulux names it colour of the yearThis 'new neutral' shade will make your home feel calm, light and serene
By Sara Hesikova
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Cloud Capping is making white ceilings cool again – the trending paint technique experts are using to make rooms feel bigger and brighterIf you have low ceilings or a small room to work with, pay attention
By Kezia Reynolds
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One of this year’s biggest colour trends is here to stay – Graham & Brown names it its colour of the year 2027Looks like we’re going to be just as obsessed with this shade next year as we have been in 2026
By Sara Hesikova
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5 stylish paint shades that make stuffy bedrooms feel cooler, according to paint prosEnsure your bedroom is a cooling oasis of calm
By Kezia Reynolds
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I took a risk and opted for bright yellow in my lime-plastered spare roomIt's my new favourite spot in the house
By Amy Reeves
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Sorry, Farrow & Ball! But this is the paint shade that so many stylish homes have in common‘Everyone asks what the paint colour is’
By Sara Hesikova
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These are the 4 popular paint colours experts say people regret choosing for their homes‘Colours people regret are often the simplest’
By Sara Hesikova
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'Barely-there-blue' is the bedroom colour of summer 2026It's cooling, restful, and exactly what this hot weather calls for
By Amy Lockwood
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5 trending colour combinations to use in a garden to make it look effortlessly stylish this summerLooking for stylish garden inspo? Choose from one of these stunning colour combos...
By Kezia Reynolds
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Farrow & Ball’s most popular blue shades that people can’t get enough of in 2026 – it’s the world's favourite colour for a reasonAnd this year's biggest colour trend, too
By Sara Hesikova
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Red is the 'it' bathroom colour choice for 2026 - here's how to use this dramatic shade in cloakrooms, ensuites and family bathroomsBeing brave with colour always pays off
By Holly Cockburn
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Farrow & Ball’s most popular front door colours in 2026 – 3 shades to take inspiration from for your home’s entranceGive your front door a colourful makeover with one of these stylish shades
By Sara Hesikova
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If you think this paint colour is 'dated', it's because you're using it wrong – paint pros reveal how to use turquoise in your home for a bold, summery lookThis Y2K colour trend is everywhere right now
By Kezia Reynolds
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Farrow & Ball's new 'it' paint colour for the kitchenPink is quickly becoming a neutral in kitchens
By Holly Cockburn
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Sorry, pink kitchens - this 'older sister' shade is the trendiest tone to try in 2026 for an inviting cooking spaceThis richer hue is perfect for those woh want to make an impact with their interiors
By Holly Cockburn
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The colour all the most stylish homes are pairing with pink this summerThis tonal pairing is a classic look in the making
By Rebecca Knight
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If your kitchen feels enclosed or claustrophobic, it's down to this colour scheme mistakeYou don't need to repaint to fix this, either
By Holly Cockburn
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Sorry pink bedrooms, interior designers say these 3 alternative 'grown-up' shades are the key to a stylish bedroom in 2026This is how to do a pink bedroom 'right', according to the experts
By Amy Lockwood
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Sorry, matt paint! This 'outdated' paint finish is making a comeback – I keep seeing it in the most stylish homesEggshell and glossier paint finishes are no longer reserved only for skirting boards
By Sara Hesikova
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Front door colour ideas – 11 colourful ways to make your home’s entrance stand out for all the right reasonsThese are the best shades to paint your entrance that will impress your guests and passersby alike
By Sara Hesikova
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I asked Farrow & Ball for their most popular paint shades of 2026And why their top 7 colours surprised me
By Sara Hesikova
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This boot room colour trend isn't going anywhere in 2026 – Lick's x Hunter is the paint collaboration to try nowThis heritage hue has been given a contemporary twist by Lick
By Holly Cockburn
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I asked 3 colour experts and they all recommend this paint trick to make a small room look bigger and more open – it’s so simple!‘It’s such a simple yet transformative way to change how a space feels’
By Sara Hesikova


