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I asked the experts and these are the 4 paint colours that work the best to make narrow rooms look bigger, more stylish and less tunnel-like‘Avoid anything that emphasises the long, tunnel-like proportions of the space’
By Sara Hesikova
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Sorry sage green, interior designers say these are the 3 soothing colours the most stylish bedrooms are using instead in 2026Same easy-to-live-with vibes, but with 'a little more depth and personality'
By Amy Lockwood
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These outdoor kitchens all use the same simple but effective colourful trick for a striking and stylish look – and you can recreate it in a weekendColour is the best way to spruce up an outdoor kitchen this summer
By Holly Cockburn
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I asked 3 interior designers and paint experts what colour to pair with Farrow & Ball’s iconic Sulking Room PinkThis dusky pink shade is one of the brand's bestsellers – and these are the colours that complement it the most
By Sara Hesikova
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Sorry, beige, the most stylish homes are ditching this popular neutral for these 2 warm and earthy coloursBeige is out in 2026 – and these 2 stylish shades are replacing it
By Sara Hesikova
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Farrow & Ball has created the ultimate spring colour scheme – but it's this delicate shade that has stolen the show as the fan favouriteIt might soon replace Skimming Stone and Setting Plaster as one of the most popular Farrow & Ball neutrals
By Sara Hesikova
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Decorative borders are the latest paint trend I’m seeing everywhere – ‘It’s a simple but impactful way to add personality’This is how to use this fun, playful paint trend in your home
By Sara Hesikova
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The best places to buy paint – I've done the research, and these are the 9 paint brands I'd recommend as a Room Decor editorYou can't go wrong with these star paint brands
By Sara Hesikova
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These 12 bedroom paint colours will hyper-personalise your sleep space – and they're all linked to your individual birth monthFrom January to December, these are the rainbow hues that match your birth date
By Amy Lockwood
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What’s the best white paint? Look no further – I’ve found the best shades of white for every room in your homeNot all white paint is created equal – this is how to find the perfect white for your space
By Sara Hesikova
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The 'peek-a-boo' paint theory is the new trick experts are using to make a room look interesting – ‘It can completely change the feeling of a room’Here's how to make these unexpected flashes of bold colour work in your home
By Sara Hesikova
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27 living room paint ideas that will make your lounge look more interesting, stylish and elevatedThis is how to elevate your living space with the right paint colours, techniques and pro-recommended tricks
By Jennifer Ebert
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People can’t get enough of this bestselling Farrow & Ball white shade – ‘Is it too much to say it is the perfect white?’This Farrow & Ball paint is the brand’s most popular and versatile shade of white
By Sara Hesikova
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This is the shade replacing brilliant white in your home in 2026 – it looks less stark and feels warmer and cosierBrilliant white is on its way out this year – this is the paint shade to go for instead
By Sara Hesikova
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I’m seeing teal everywhere right now – but these are 3 colours you should never pair with it if you want your home to look timeless, not datedThis once-dated colour is back for 2026
By Kezia Reynolds
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I persuaded my partner to let me paint our living room walls pink, and the result was transformative – it's the ultimate new neutralIt completely changed how the room feels
By Rebecca Knight
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This is the ‘unexpectedly versatile’ colour that experts say is making a comeback, and how to make it work in your home for 2026It's the perfect shade for any scheme
By Maddie Balcombe
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Interior experts say we'll be waving goodbye to these outdated bedroom colours in 2026 – these are the trends replacing themGoodbye cool whites, hello rich and earthy tones
By Amy Lockwood
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Forget Setting Plaster and Railings! Farrow & Ball’s colour expert shares the 5 underrated and more original shades to choose insteadThe fact I’ve never heard of them just proves the point
By Sara Hesikova
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7 2016 colours that are having a huge comeback this year – experts reveal how to make them look stylish, not dated in 2026Let's take a trip down memory lane
By Kezia Reynolds
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You’ve probably heard of the ‘5th wall’ paint trend, but what about the ‘6th wall’? – experts reveal why it's one of the biggest paint trends of 2026Last year was all about focusing on the ceiling, but 2026 belongs to the floor
By Sara Hesikova
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Pinterest just revealed the year-defining colour palette for 2026 – this is how interior designers recommend using these 5 shades in your homeThe 5 most searched shades on Pinterest are out – which one will you add to your vision board this year?
By Sara Hesikova
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Colour expert reveals how to avoid a ‘hostile colour palette’ when using bold shades in a home – ‘It’s not about a single colour being angry’It can make the difference between a restless and a relaxing home
By Sara Hesikova
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3 mood-boosting kitchen colours to uplift your home this January – it’s the key to a happier cooking spaceA lick of paint is all you need
By Holly Cockburn
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These are Farrow & Ball’s most calming paint colours – the 4 soothing shades to embrace in the new year for a relaxing homeUnwind with these expert-approved shades
By Sara Hesikova
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Forget off-white, this plaster-inspired hue is the new neutral to choose for kitchens in 2026It's the ultimate way to add warmth to a kitchen
By Holly Cockburn
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This is how to paint IKEA furniture like a pro – experts reveal all the tools, techniques and processes essential to making your DIY project a successIt's all you need to transform your flatpack furniture beyond recognition with little more than paint
By Holly Walsh


