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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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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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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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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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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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3 colours paint experts swear by for a Victorian terraced house kitchen - it's the secret to a light and spacious design
The right shade will transform a dark Victorian space
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


