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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

Ideal Home

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

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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?

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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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What is the best paint finish for your hallway? Paint experts unanimously agree on which to go for and the one to avoid at all costs

If you’re thinking of painting your hallway walls, this is the paint finish to invest in

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Interior experts reveal the bedroom colours that are officially out of style in 2025 – and the shades replacing them

These are the new colourways you'll want on your radar

Ideal Home

What colours make a small bedroom look more expensive? 7 shades, recommended by the experts

Give your bijou bedroom a luxury look with one of these transformational shades

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5 most welcoming colours to paint a front door, according to experts and colour psychology

Send out the welcoming vibes before the door is even open

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Is your front door colour going out of style in 2025? Experts reveal the shades fading in popularity this year and the ones replacing them

These are the front door colours that are going out of style in 2025 – and the new shades taking their place

Ideal Home

I asked 6 interior designers and stylists what paint finish is their go-to for walls and ceilings – they all agreed these are the best

If you're making over your walls and ceilings with a new coat of paint, these are the finishes you should go for

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4 surprising areas in your home that experts say you really shouldn't paint white – and what to do with them instead

And which colours to choose for them instead

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7 places in your home you’re probably forgetting to paint – but design experts say you really shouldn’t

These are the spots pros recommend highlighting with colour

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Interior paint colour trends 2026: 9 hues you'll be seeing everywhere this year

Looking to refresh your space? These trending colours are just the thing to transform your home one room at a time

Ideal Home

3 simple ways to transform your home with colour ready for spring

A little paint and lots of creativity can go a long way

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French Blue kitchens are taking over Pinterest — how to add this emerging colour trend to your home

This serene mid-tone blue has the subtle power to transport your kitchen to sunnier climes

Evening Standard

Best satinwood paint: top picks for a flawless finish

Mid-sheen and oh-so chic: why satin paint is the best option for interior wood

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Is navy a good colour for a bedroom? Decor experts explain how to use this soothing shade to create a tranquil and relaxing space

Deep and moody or timeless and classic, these navy bedroom ideas will never go out of style

Ideal Home

How to decorate with Dulux Overtly Olive – 7 easy tricks for using the ultimate versatile earthy green shade in any space

Expert-approved tips for using this popular colour in your home

Ideal Home

Is colour drenching still on trend for 2025? Experts reveal how the popular paint trend is evolving in the new year

We're not quite ready to say goodbye to this dramatic paint trend

The Independent UK

How vintage paint colours are making a comeback

Retro style makes a signature statement, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Ideal Home

The colour palette for 2025 – these are the shades paint experts say we’ll see everywhere next year

These are the colours and combinations set to define our homes in the new year

Woman & Home

Experts reveal the best living room paint colours to transform every space

Experts reveal the best living room paint colors to update your home and complement your living room design this season

The Independent UK

Maximalism is back and it’s brighter and bolder than ever – here’s how to get the look

Take inspiration from Dulux Colour of the Year 2025, True Joy – a sunny yellow – to create a maximalist interior, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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