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I've done the research – these are the white paint shades Ideal Home's most style-savvy editors use in their own homesThere’s a reason there are so many whites, because everyone likes a diferent one
By Sara Hesikova
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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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The 3 Dulux paint colours that interior experts always use – the classic shades they use time and time againThese three shades have stood the test of time
By Katie Sims
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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 much it really costs to paint a kitchen – from DIY to calling in a professional, I've broken down the figures for youA 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 kitschWant 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 yearIf 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 upThey'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 likeThese 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 renovationLearn 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 startedIt might have saved me a fortune, but it had other hidden costs
By Rebecca Knight


