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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 2026
Let'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 2026
Last 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 home
The 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 space
A 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 home
Unwind 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 2026
It'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 success
It's all you need to transform your flatpack furniture beyond recognition with little more than paint
By Holly Walsh
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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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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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Is it brown or is it grey? This surprising in-between neutral is Benjamin Moore's colour of the year
It's an intriguing shade that will keep you guessing
By Sara Hesikova
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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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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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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


