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Farrow & Ball’s most popular neutral paint shade will surprise you – and no, it’s not off-white, beige or greyThe 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 lookThis 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 homeIs 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 kitchenLess 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 easierThis 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 regretThis 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 matchI haven't been able to stop thinking about this stunning colour
By Kezia Reynolds
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Paint experts reveal how to use colour to cool a room – these are the fresh, airy shades they recommend to keep you cool all summerIf you've been feeling the heat, switching up your colour scheme can really help
By Kezia Reynolds
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The 5 best worktop colours for a small kitchen - enhance the sense of space with these clever shadesThe 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 simpleDon'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 differentlyDo 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 houseIt'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 finishBalance 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 designThe 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 lightWho 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 propertyDo you know which colour works best for each time period?
By Holly Walsh
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The best colours to paint a kitchen according to paint pros - pick the perfect shade for large, small, dark and light spacesThe colour trends to follow plus the classic shades that will never date...
By Holly Cockburn
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8 small kitchen paint colours to enhance the sense of space in a compact room - as well as add style pointsHow to give your compact space clout with considered colour choices
By Holly Cockburn
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7 best colours to paint a windowless bathroom that will transform the mood of a dark wash spaceA bathroom without a view needn’t sink your plans for a warm and welcoming retreat
By Linda Clayton
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Crown Paint has launched new wall colours for the first time in three years, and changed how I think about neutral shadesIs terracotta the ultimate neutral?
By Rebecca Knight
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5 most welcoming colours to paint a front door, according to experts and colour psychologySend out the welcoming vibes before the door is even open
By Ellis Cochrane
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Can I paint over old paint on a front door? Experts reveal when it's OK to skip this stepIf you're repainting your front door this spring, here's what you should be doing with the old paint first
By Katie Sims
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I asked 6 interior designers and stylists what paint finish is their go-to for walls and ceilings – they all agreed these are the bestIf you're making over your walls and ceilings with a new coat of paint, these are the finishes you should go for
By Sara Hesikova
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31 bedroom paint ideas to easily transform your space with unexpected paint techniques and shadesIf you want to give your bedroom an easy makeover, all you need is paint and these clever ideas
By Tamara Kelly
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How to paint wooden furniture like a pro – decorating experts share their 5 simple steps for a flawless finish every timeTop tips to give your wooden furniture a refresh
By Lauren Bradbury
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4 surprising areas in your home that experts say you really shouldn't paint whiteAnd which colours to choose for them instead
By Sara Hesikova


