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The 4 Paint Colors Making Homes Look Dated in 2026 – and the Modern Alternatives to Try

These paint colors are falling out of style in 2026, with designers turning to fresher, more timeless shades that feel more modern and elevated

Homes & Gardens

Forget colour drenching, Farrow & Ball are leading the charge with a new 'tonal' paint trend for 2026

The colour experts are championing a new painting technique called 'gradient layering'

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Suddenly, Designers Are All Obsessed with Farrow & Ball's Naperon – It's The Perfect Paint For Creating a Sun-Drenched Glow

Faded terracottas are everywhere at the moment, so why not hop on the trend and give Naperon a try?

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6 Farrow & Ball Paint Colors to Use Outdoors to Make Your Patio Really Pop

Are you looking for a bold terracotta or a heritage-inspired neutral? This list has it all, plus advice on how to use each shade

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'I haven’t just modernised it, I’ve tried to give it back its soul'

An experienced renovator transformed a tired Cotswolds property into a colourful home layered with personal style

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"Too Bright, Too Cold, Too Flat" — Paint Experts Share 5 Garden Painting Mistakes They See Far Too Often

Prep, planning, and knowing your way around color theory will set your garden up for a more stylish summer

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I asked Farrow & Ball for their most popular paint shades of 2026 – and their top 7 colours surprised me

And why their top 7 colours surprised me

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These Simple Color Theory Rules Instantly Makes Any Home Feel More Expensive and Put-Together

Want to understand color better? We reveal exactly what color theory is, why it matters, and how to use it when decorating your home

Homes & Gardens

20 Living Room Color Ideas That Feel Livable and Luxurious

From rich mustard yellows to refreshing pale greens, explore how you can enhance your living room with color

Homes & Gardens

2026’s Summer Trend Colors Are Earthy, Moody, and Surprisingly Bold – Plus There's an 80s Classic Making a Comeback

The colors of summer 2026 are a real mix – soft, serene, spicy, and surprising, these designer-approved trends are the ones to know

Homes & Gardens

Farrow & Ball's Calke Green Is One of the Most Timeless Green Paints You Can Choose – 'It Subtly Draws the Outside In, Without Feeling Too Literal'

A deep sage green paint, Farrow & Ball's iconic Calke Green shines in all settings, both historic and contemporary

Homes & Gardens

Tracey Emin Chose This Farrow & Ball Paint for the Backdrop to Her Tate Modern Retrospective — It's a Color That Makes You Feel Calm, Attentive, and Present

Inspired by the unusual pigmentation of mud and cockles mixing on a Norfolk beach, the color lends a night sky-like atmosphere to the landmark show of one of Britain's all-time greatest artists

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Your Fence Color Really Can Decrease the Value of Your Home, Experts Warn – These Are the Worst Colors to Choose

From bold blues to bright whites, these colors can make potential buyers think twice about your home

Homes & Gardens

Designers Swear by This Farrow & Ball Neutral Paint – 'It's Calm, Balanced, and Never Too Warm or Too Cool'

Here's how interior designers decorate with Farrow & Ball's beloved Drop Cloth, a stony neutral that feels warm yet uplifting

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I asked 3 interior designers and paint experts what colour to pair with Farrow & Ball’s iconic Sulking Room Pink – these are the 3 shades they recommended for stylish spaces

This dusky pink shade is one of the brand's bestsellers – and these are the colours that complement it the most

Homes & Gardens

Where to Buy Paint – A Designer-Approved Guide to the Top-Rated Brands in the US

A deep dive into everything you need to know about shopping for paint from the best US paint brands

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

The two colours that will elevate your house exterior

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How to Make Your Garden Fences Look More Expensive — 6 Landscape Designer-Approved Ways That Will Elevate Your Outdoor Space

Employ these savvy tactics the experts use to smarten your fence line and create a luxurious-looking garden

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Sorry, beige, the most stylish homes are ditching this popular neutral for these 2 warm and earthy colours

Beige is out in 2026 – and these 2 stylish shades are replacing it

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These Are the 6 Best Farrow & Ball Colors to Paint Small Rooms, According to Interior Designers

Compact spaces deserve as much color as their more expansive counterparts — here are the Farrow & Ball paint shades you need to know

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7 Mistakes to Avoid When Decorating With Bright Colors — According to Designers Who Know How to Get It Right

Brightly colored interiors are eye-catching, but curating a bold space that doesn’t overwhelm takes balance

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This Gutsy Farrow & Ball Color Is the One Interior Designers Love for Kitchen Cabinets — It "Gives You a Hug Every Time You Walk Into the Room", They Say

This muted, warm yellow tone sparks instant joy, and we could all do with a bit more of that

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Skip the Stereotypes — These Are the Colors Interior Designers Actually Like to Decorate With for Rooms That Feel Like Spring

These are the hues the experts are loving this season

Ideal Home

How to make your front door look expensive – 6 expert-approved ways to elevate your entrance and impress your guests

The front door is the first impression of your home – so make it a good one

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Out of the 19 Pink Paint Colors Farrow & Ball Has, Interior Designers Say These 3 Are Their Favorites to Use

These shades prove pink might be one of the best neutrals after all

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