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At home with Francesca Rowan-Plowden at Christmas

The interior designer and star of The Traitors is big on bows and all the trimmings for her festive decorating ideas

Ideal Home

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

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Dulux has named its 2026 Colours of the Year. Here’s how to use them

This trio of jazzy blues can add depth and drama to your home

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Thought cool shades were out of style? Dulux's Color of the Year reveal just made blue hot again for 2026

Long-established British paint brand Dulux announces a family of blues as its 2026 Colors of the Year

Homes & Gardens

Are these 6 home office design mistakes ruining your productivity?

Looking to improve your productivity when working from home, your home office might be holding you back

Ideal Home

There's no Dulux Colour of the Year 2026 – there are three! A fabulous trio of soothing blue shades

The paint specialists are breaking with tradition and naming three tones to influence the year ahead

Woman & Home

Unexpectedly, Dulux Just Announced a Trio as Its Color(s) of the Year for 2026 — They'll "Soothe, Steady, or Excite, Depending on How You Play It"

Blue has been a popular interior color for centuries, but it's far from one note

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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

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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!

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Best bedroom colour combinations – 8 fool-proof pairings that will create a calming retreat

Meet the restful colour duos that are guaranteed to inspire sweet dreams

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The Designer of This Luxury Country Cottage Had to Fight for the 'Golden' Paint Color, But Now I'm Convinced Every Home Should Be Painted in It

At The Grove Hotel's renovated lodge, a modern take on country interiors meets with a color palette that feels both rich and grounding

Livingetc

7 best bedroom paint colours for a restful and serene decor

Colour experts share the key bedroom paint colours needed to create a calming retreat for rest and relaxation

Woman & Home

Move over Farrow & Ball – Dulux’s Heritage paint range has a bestseller shoppers can’t get enough of

This timeless shade rivals the luxury brand

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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

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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

The Independent UK

How to decorate with natural light, depending on your aspect

North, south, east or west facing, light affects your colour choice, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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Teenage boy bedroom ideas – 24 ways to help your teen create a functional space he’ll love and feel comfortable in

These are the top tips on how to guide your teen to making the best choices for his room

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13 of the Best Paint Brands for Luxurious-Looking Interiors, as Rated by Professional Painters and Serial Redecorators

As it turns out, the people who know which paint brands really are the best are the people who paint walls with them day in and day out

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Lidl's super stylish garden parasol is identical to Habitat's sell-out version but half the price

You wouldn't believe this stylish parasol was only £15

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Find it hard to get out of bed in the morning? Experts say this simple design trick could be the wake-up call you need

Painting your ceiling could be the key to improving your morning

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The 3 worst colours for a small living room – experts reveal which shades are going to make your compact lounge look even smaller and less inviting

Are you choosing a new colour scheme for your compact lounge? Then best avoid these 3 shades

Creative Bloq

Are these really the hottest colours of the year?

Design brands and influencers line up every year to predict the hottest shades in products, fashion and interiors. Who called it right in 2025?

Ideal Home

4 shed paint colours that will boost the value of your home and look appealing to buyers, according to experts

Increase your home's kerb appeal with these stunning shades

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Should you paint your walls as soon as you move in? Design experts say this is how long you should wait to avoid making a mistake

Paint experts reveal the best amount of time to wait before painting your new home's walls

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Is colour drenching a bedroom a good idea? 7 rooms that prove it is

7 stunning bedrooms that prove it is

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