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Adding colour to a neutral scheme has brought this family home to life

This once run-down property now really packs a punch

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This Victorian semi was transformed from student rental into a vibrant and stylish home

'It makes me happy every time I step through the front door'

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'I cannot stress enough that this is a terrible idea' – 7 things experts warn you should never paint at home, and what to do instead

Sometimes the paintbrush should be left well alone

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If you like Farrow & Ball’s iconic Sulking Room Pink, you’ll also love these 4 expert-recommended alternative paint colours

If you're already a fan of this cult pink, these are the other shades to have on your radar from different brands

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Green Smoke is Farrow & Ball’s most popular shade of green – this is how to best use this sophisticated colour to elevate your home

Green is the new neutral of 2025! And this moody, dark shade is leading the way

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Designers are ditching gray walls in kitchens for these 3 on-trend alternatives – here's why you should too

From muted greens to plaster pinks, these are the more on-trend alternatives to gray kitchen walls to know about

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'My style is colourful maximalism with a plethora of curated antiques'

This restored Georgian home is filled with contrasting bold colours and patterns at every turn

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This Is the Best Paint for Dark Rooms — 6 Shades Interior Designers Swear By for Light-Limited Spaces

Discover the tried-and-tested paint shades that interior designers always turn to when decorating dark rooms

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These are the best paint finishes for dark colours in a kitchen, according to experts – hide fingerprints by picking a practical finish

Balance brightness with practicality with these paint finishes

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6 clever ways to elevate the IKEA MALM chest of drawers so that nobody will know it’s flat-pack

These hacks turn this plain dresser into a stylish piece of furniture

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What Actually Is Super Matte Paint? This Trending Finish Is What All the Brands Are Launching — Here's What It Means

"It’s not just a paint, it’s an interior design tool in itself" — here's why you should ditch a standard matte for something more intense

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13 of the Best Paint Brands for Luxurious-Looking Interiors, as Rated by Professional Painters and Serial Redecorators

As it turns out, the people who know which paint brands really are the best are the people who paint walls with them day in and day out

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'My favourite part of the house is the period features, especially the large windows and high ceilings'

See how this couple has updated their elegant Victorian property, making it a modern family home full of classic touches

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'It is a shade we return to time and time again' – why designers love Farrow & Ball's quietly indulgent Pointing

Farrow & Ball's Pointing is the neutral paint color designers have fallen in love with, using it in multiple projects and multiple ways. Here's why it should be your new go-to shade

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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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7 best paint colours to brighten up a gloomy north-facing garden, according to experts

Transform your outdoor space with these expert-approved shades

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These are the 3 wall colours to avoid if you have a green kitchen – and the expert-approved shades to try instead

Pair your green cabinets carefully as there are some shades that just won't work

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I’ve asked the experts and these are the 6 best Farrow & Ball paint shades they recommend you use in a small room

These colours will elevate any tiny space

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The Best Colors for West-Facing Rooms That Will Help You Make the Most of That Warm Evening Light

Designers share five of the best shades (including specific paint colors) to decorate with in west-facing rooms

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What Are the Best Paint Colors for East-Facing Rooms? Choose These to Balance the Morning Sun and Afternoon Light, Just Right

Color experts share the five shades you need to know when painting east-facing rooms

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‘This house eats furniture' – how the designers turned this HUGE old hunting lodge into a welcoming home filled with color and character

By creating colorful schemes inspired by the joys of spring, design studio Turner Pocock has ensured this hunting lodge feels bright and welcoming throughout the year

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The 6 best colours for a north-facing bathroom – brighten and warm up a cold space with expert-approved shades

These warming paint colours will completely change how your space looks and feels

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3 Problems With Matte Paint That People Never Talk About — Because Super Flatt Finishes Are Popular, Not Perfect

No paint is without its disadvantages. Here's what experts have to say about using matte paint, and how to overcome its potential downsides

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Charlotte’s Folly: a family-friendly fairytale cottage stay perfect for London design fans

A magical, ultra-chic hideaway just three hours from London is sure to spark plenty of interiors inspiration

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'Don’t strip your home of its soul just to appeal to some imaginary future buyer' – and 5 more design decisions real estate experts warn to avoid if you want to sell your home within the next 5 years

The experts say you should steer clear of these design features if you're looking to sell your home any time soon

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