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FOUND: Little greene - What They Never Told You

Sorry, green, this is the colour all the most stylish homes are pairing with pink this summer and beyond

This tonal pairing is a classic look in the making

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Designers Say This Polarizing Shade Is Actually Summer's Biggest Color Trend – Here's How to Use Citron Green Stylishly

A vibrant hue that packs a punch yet still feels grounding, here's why designers are loving citron green this year

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Traditional bones with modern interiors – see how this couple transformed their dated Victorian townhouse into a stylish, contemporary family home

It's now a warm family home with a sympathetic nod to its past

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Ideal Home Awards 2026 Living Room Winners – our expert panel of judges has spoken and these are the brands and designs that stood out to them the most this year

Our expert panel of judges has spoken and these are the brands and designs that stood out

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These Are the 3 Colors Designers Say to Never Pair With Gray if You Actually Want It to Look Good

Braving a gray paint in 2026? You might want to pay attention to the 3 shades that never look good beside it

Homes & Gardens

White living room ideas – these 17 real-life living spaces prove that this versatile colour scheme doesn’t have to be boring

These homes have mastered the simple but versatile living room colour scheme – and we're taking notes

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This Interior Designer Designed Her Art Deco Loft Conversion Bedroom With a Clever Open-Concept Bathroom and a Coffee Station Hidden in the Walls

With concealed joinery, warm Art Deco detailing, and a design that doesn't mean going all the way downstairs for a morning coffee, this Brockley loft proves true luxury is all in thoughtful design

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What Does the Color of Your Front Door Say About You? Here's the Psychology Behind Four Popular Paint Colors

It's about setting intention and creating a good first impression

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Designers explain why small bathrooms are 'the best place to have some fun and use bold colours'

Forget anything you might have heard about playing it safe with colour in small spaces, especially bathrooms

Woman & Home

Where to Buy Garden Furniture Paint (Yes, It's a Specific Thing) — These Are the Best Brands, With the Best Colors

Upgrading your garden furniture this season may only be a coat of paint away

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These are the affordable buys I'm shopping this month to update my home for spring

Refresh your home for the new season with the latest interior trends

Woman & Home

Why Are All the Coolest Bars Painted Red Right Now? Design Notes From These "Intimate and Transportive" Spaces You'll Want to Bring Home

No, it's not just you — these sexy, red-drenched hangouts are everywhere. We spoke with designers behind some of the best to learn how to capture their electrifying feel

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This 1790s Dublin Home Has a Hidden Tunnel to the Beach – Inside, the Interiors Are Just as Dreamlike

This wondrous Dublin home has interiors as captivating as the beautiful landscape outside

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The best places to buy paint – I've done the research, and these are the 9 paint brands I'd recommend as a Room Decor editor

You can't go wrong with these star paint brands

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Why Your White Walls Look Yellow – And the Perfect Paint Shades Color Experts Choose to Fix It

Color and paint experts reveal exactly how to choose the right white paint for you – and the key things to look out for

Ideal Home

How I'm planning to transform my garden into a Mediterranean oasis this summer with fragrant flowers, terracotta tones and simple, budget-friendly outdoor decor swaps

These easy planting and outdoor decor ideas will transform my space in time for summer

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The Very British Edit: Welcoming Spring Into Every Room – Transform Your Home with Color That Energizes, Inspires, and Celebrates the Season

Infuse your home with the spirit of spring – vibrant colors and seasonal accents that create warmth, joy, and a fresh new energy

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The 'peek-a-boo' paint theory is the new trick experts are using to make a room look interesting – ‘It can completely change the feeling of a room’

Here's how to make these unexpected flashes of bold colour work in your home

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9 Captivating Design Directions Set to Transform Our Homes in 2026

In a noisy world of ever-changing design trends, these core moods, styles, and motifs are the timeless looks to follow in 2026

Ideal Home

This modern cottage is designed for family life and style

Relaxed, characterful and cute – this home has it all!

Ideal Home

'We carried our furniture on foot from one house to the other'

An Edwardian property across the street proved a dream renovation project

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I persuaded my partner to let me paint our living room walls pink, and the result was transformative – it's the ultimate new neutral

It completely changed how the room feels

Ideal Home

Interior experts say we'll be waving goodbye to these outdated bedroom colours in 2026 – these are the trends replacing them

Goodbye cool whites, hello rich and earthy tones

Homes & Gardens

10 Years On, Is Millennial Pink Making a Comeback? How Designers Are Using This Nostalgic Shade in 2026

Spoiler alert, the answer is yes, but really it never went away! We reveal why experts can't get enough of this versatile shade

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6 Green Paint Colors to Avoid When Decorating — Including the 90s-Rave-Style-Fever-Dream Green on My Living Room Wall

So I guess it's true — it's not always easy being green

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