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You’ve probably heard of the ‘5th wall’ paint trend, but what about the ‘6th wall’? – experts reveal why it's one of the biggest paint trends of 2026

Last year was all about focusing on the ceiling, but 2026 belongs to the floor

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I've Used Farrow & Ball's Best-Seller Dimity in Four Rooms of My Home – Here's Why I Agree It's the Best Warm Neutral Shade for Creating Soft, Calming Spaces

Why this is the one shade I kept coming back to during my renovation

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‘We Literally Rebuilt the Whole House From the Inside Out’ – Explore a Small Dark London Mews That’s Been Given a Chic Contemporary Makeover

The architect and designer Nancy Gouldstone utilized arched forms and rounded furnishings to ensure every inch of this Chelsea mews house is both beautiful and functional

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6 'New Neutral' Kitchen Colors Interior Designers Are Choosing for 2026 — They're Tones "That Feel Earth-Anchored, Sensorial and Quietly Elevated"

Neutral kitchens in 2026 couldn't be further away from the bright white kitchens of the past — now, more than ever, there is a desire for spaces that promote warmth and comfort

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Here's Everything My Builder Told Me NOT to Do in My Home Remodel, and Why I'm Glad I Ignored Them

How ignoring the "rules" turned my renovation into a home full of personality

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7 Colors Designers Say You Should Bring Into Your Home to Make It Feel Fresher for 2026

From airy sky blues to uplifting lilacs, these are the colors to bring freshness to your home post-holidays

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Clouded judgment? Why Pantone’s colour of the year is causing controversy

Against a backdrop of rising white nationalism, the ‘global authority on colour’ has chosen white as the shade of 2026. Four experts wade in on the implications for everything from interior design choices to racial politics

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This Interior Designer’s Simple Color Balancing Formula Finally Helped Me Plan the Scheme for My Entire Home – It’s the Answer to Using Both Calming Neutrals and Bold Shades

It turns out, not every room needs to shout to make a statement

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These are Farrow & Ball’s most calming paint colours – the 4 soothing shades to embrace in the new year for a relaxing home

Unwind with these expert-approved shades

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Forget off-white, this plaster-inspired hue is the new neutral to choose for kitchens in 2026

It's the ultimate way to add warmth to a kitchen

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13 Calming Paint Colors Designers Use to Make Rooms Feel Soothing — And No, They're Not All Neutrals

Nature-inspired greens, plaster pinks, and even much richer tones —these paint shades set a calming base to any interior scheme

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10 Colors to Use Instead of Plain White, According to Interior Designers Who Want Your Home to Look More Interesting

Bored with decorating with white paint? These are the more exciting alternatives to try, from smoky green to pale blue

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All is quiet around this festive country home

Christmas is a magical time of year in a remote hamlet in the Yorkshire Dales, and this stone farmhouse feels even more cosy when surrounded by a frosty, wintry landscape

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This Exact Farrow & Ball Shade Is the Color of the Moment, But Will Its Popularity Last? Designers Weigh In on the Iconic Powder Blue ‘Yonder’

Uplifting yet tranquil, here's how Yonder became the 'it' color of 2025

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Ralph Lauren Colors Work Well for Christmas, Sure, but Here's Why the Iconic Heritage Brand Actually Has "Enduring Appeal" in Our Interiors

It's the colors you know and love — deep reds, forest greens, creams, and navy blues — but with more specific design

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Rustic meets industrial style in this unique cottage transformation

A small cottage by the sea became a colourful passion project, with a renovation that celebrates craftsmanship

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This cosy cottage has 'Christmas retreat' nailed – discover how the owner restored it to its former glory

It blends vintage charm with soft hues and abundant natural wood for a warm and timeless feel

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Railings is one of Farrow & Ball’s most popular colours – if you’re a fan you’ll also love these 3 expert-approved alternatives

The near-black paint shade is an icon in its own right, and these options are just as good

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Is millennial pink making a comeback? IKEA says it is as it reveals its colour of the year for 2026

I’ve seen and covered all of the colours of the year for 2026 – and IKEA’s colour is completely different from all the rest

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8 kitchen trends to watch in 2026 – from rich colour palettes to hero storage, this is what the pros predict will be big next year

These 8 trends are the key to a warm and stylish kitchen in 2026

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‘It’s Meant to Look Like a Rich College Kid’s Home’ – See How This New York Apartment Fuses Quiet Luxury With a Casual Nuance

Designer Ellen Hamilton has been able to let the light do the talking in this pared-back apartment in the Upper West Side

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I Thought This Common Trick Was the Answer to My Bathroom Lighting Woes — But Experts Say It's Really Not a Good Idea

The experts give us a breakdown on the need-to-know about table lamps and whether they're really safe in damp and moist conditions

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These are the 4 Farrow & Ball shades experts predict will be big in 2026 – discover the colours set to define our homes next year

If you’re planning on painting your home anytime soon, these are the Farrow & Ball colours to go for

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Your Birth Month Color Could Be the Key to a Truly Unique Home – Discover Every Shade From January to December and the Meaning Behind Each One

Let your birth month guide your next decorating move with these gemstone-inspired shades

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7 Farrow & Ball Colors That Interior Designers Swear Are Perfect for Kitchens — In Case You're Stuck With 'Decision Paralysis'

Picking the right color for your kitchen can be overwhelming, but Farrow & Ball continues to be a go-to for these spaces, as these projects prove

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