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The colours of 2024

End of year is a time for reflection and anticipation. Paint companies and trend forecasters have chosen their Colours of 2024, from Dulux's Sweet Embrace to Benjamin Moore's Blue Nova, Sherwin Williams' Upward, PPG's Limitless, Behr's Cracked Pepper, Graham & Brown's Viridis, and C2 Paint's Thermal. These colours can be…

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Best masonry paints to get your home's exterior looking tip-top

Put the front of your house in the spotlight

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The versatile shade works wonderfully as a neutral while still bringing the right amount of color into your kitchen

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Best paint for tiles to add a splash of colour to your bathroom or kitchen

The right swipes for bathroom and kitchen transformations

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24 teenage girl bedroom ideas that will help her express her personality and style

This is how to guide your teen to create a space that’s practical and reflective of her style at the same time

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Small bedroom ideas for children – 34 ways to maximise your little one’s space without sacrificing on style, whimsy or practicality

Take inspiration from these compact but well-designed and decorated kids’ rooms

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Design advice: how to transform a dark, north-facing room in your home with paint

Inky-blue and mossy-green walls looking a bit gloomy as evenings draw in? Here’s how to transform dark spaces with just (a few coats of) paint.

Evening Standard

Best radiator paint for a fresh coat that can stand the heat

Radiating good vibes

Evening Standard

Living room ceiling ideas – perk up your 5th wall with our expert advice

Are you neglecting your 5th wall? Take advantage of this key area with our living room ceiling ideas

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How to paint over varnished wood – achieve a professional finish with our easy guide

Master this otherwise difficult DIY task with our expert-led tips and tricks

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Best water-based gloss paint to get the perfect finish

Easy clean colour, fast dry times and environmental credentials? It’s easy to see why this is the DIYers pick of the paints

Evening Standard

13 front door colours mistakes you might be making – these common errors affect both the look and durability of your entranceway

Thinking of giving your front door a makeover? Just make sure you avoid these errors that are more common than you might think

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This new spin on the coastal aesthetic is 'the must-have look for summer' according to experts

This trend is one that's predicted to dominate the decorating scene

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Calming paint colours for a bedroom – 6 anxiety-soothing tones for a restful scheme

Paint your bedroom these expert-approved shades for a calm space that can help reduce anxiety

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5 bedroom design tips to help night owls fall asleep – and wake up feeling fresh

Use these decor ideas and bedtime routines to hack your body clock and help you sleep

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The colour scheme trick couples should be using when designing a home, according to a colour expert

Keep the honeymoon high alive in your home with these expert-led tips

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10 skirting board colour ideas – from sunshine yellow to jet black to freshen up tired schemes

It's time to ditch the classic white – embrace our skirting board colours ideas instead, you won't look back!

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This 'heartbreak paint palette' is how to decorate after a break-up

Experts say the colours we choose for our homes can help bring hope after difficult life events

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Nostalgiacore – reduce anxiety with the interiors trend recommended by mental health experts

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Devastated family remember Edinburgh gran who led incredible life in Leith through war

The 90-year-old was well known around Leith and spent decades working for Dulux making friends with painters across the capital and beyond.

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How to choose the perfect paint colour for your home – experts reveal their top tips to make this decision as easy and straightforward as possible

This expert-approved guide takes the guesswork out of picking the right shade for your space

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10 beautiful ways to transform a room with a small sample pot of paint

Transform your home with sample pots of paint to create DIY projects full of colour

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'It makes everything near it look beautiful' – the colour trend you need to know about

It's an oldie but a goldie

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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 home

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