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We're predicting caramel tones to be the 'new neutral' for 2025 – here's what designers make of this comforting shade

There's much to love about warming caramel tones – here's why designers are embracing them for the year ahead

Homes & Gardens

10 paint colors you won't regret in 10 years – from calming neutrals to bolder hues

Looking for a paint color you won't soon tire of? These are designers' favorite picks

Homes & Gardens

Designers are swapping tonal color schemes for high-contrast hues – here's how to do this daring color trend stylishly

Contrasting colors go against the soothing appeal of tonal schemes, but designers are fully on board

Homes & Gardens

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How to make the base of your Christmas tree actually look nice ahead of the great 'treekend' – according to professionals

The experts (a.k.a elves) have spoken – these are the best ways to accessorize the base of your Christmas tree

Homes & Gardens

Where to install carbon monoxide alarms – and why most of us are getting it wrong

Protect yourself against dangerous, and potentially deadly, carbon monoxide poisoning with these tips from the experts

Homes & Gardens

Angela Scanlon leaned into her snug’s cosy feel with her paint choice – it’s dubbed the ‘womb room’ for good reason

It's called a 'womb room' for a reason

Ideal Home

‘We had to learn DIY along the way as we’d never even painted a wall before!’

How this first-time buyer's property was transformed into a stylish family home

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What's the difference between a couch and a sofa? Experts explain how to decide which is right for your space

Did you know there is actually a difference between a couch and a sofa? We asked the experts why they really aren’t two different words for one piece of furniture

Homes & Gardens

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

Ideal Home

I made a huge mistake when choosing a recent paint color – this is why to never order paint online without sampling

It's so obvious that design journalist Pip Rich is almost embarrassed he didn't follow this basic rule – and will never be skipping this stage again

Homes & Gardens

7 anti-trend colors designers will be using in 2025 (and beyond)

anti-trend colours

Homes & Gardens

What Colors Work Well in a Kitchen? Design Experts' Advice on Choosing a Color Scheme That Oozes Style

The right color in the kitchen will allow you to thrive in this core space of your home. Find out which are the best long-term options

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5 of our favorite rooms that prove blue can be used as a neutral color – from calming kitchens to cozy living rooms

These stylish spaces make the case for swapping out typical neutrals for blue

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The right colors to decorate with depending on the mood you want to create – as explained by paint experts and a color psychologist

Color plays an important role in shaping how a room feels, from relaxed to lively

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Did you know this home heating habit could be ruining your couch? The 3 risks in the mix this winter, and what to do instead

Avoid damage, mold, and potential fire hazards, experts warn

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'I am seeing this unexpected color combination everywhere' – here's why designers love the 'should never be seen together' pairing of sage green and pale blue

Pale blues paired with subtle shades of green is the coolest new pairing to bring tranquility to your room

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A New Interior Color, “Hyper Green” is Here — And if It's Good Enough for Gucci, You've Got Our Attention

If there’s one color that has drenched the corridor of time in interior design, it’s green. New iterations of this tone take cognizance every few years and now there’s a fresh one on the horizon

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Farrow & Ball kitchen color schemes – 3 expert paint palettes for a stylish heart of the home, from neutrals to brighter shades

Gain some fresh kitchen paint color inspiration with these whole-room palettes

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11 Green Room Ideas That Will Always Feel Fresh, No Matter the Season or Space

Freshen up tired interiors with this calming, balmy color that can both harmonize, and stand out

Homes & Gardens

This is the best color to paint your bathroom right now – designers love it as a cozy alternative to classic neutrals

Say goodbye to plain white bathrooms with this stylish color alternative that designers can't get enough of

Woman & Home

5 essential design rules to stop your home from looking like a Show Home

Planning a decorating project? Interior designers share how to make things look styled but never sterile

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Cool colors are making an unexpected comeback – these are the rules designers use to ensure they're perfectly balanced

It's all about balance when decorating with cool hues

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Burgundy kitchens are everywhere – this rich-looking color is the new favorite hue for a timeless space

Burgundy kitchens are an emerging trend that's here to stay

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Farrow & Ball's 60-second kitchen color scheme proves 'unexpected red' is here to stay for 2025 – 3 paint colors to recreate the look

Introduce rich and warming red into the heart of the home with this complete kitchen color scheme

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7 tablescaping storage ideas for those who love to host – keep your essentials safely stowed without cluttering up your home

Special tablescaping wows guests, but where do you store it all in between gatherings?

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