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Why Are Designers Painting Ceilings Like This Again? Well, the 'Cloud Capping' Paint Technique May Have Just Reinvented Using White Overhead

Why white ceilings have never been out of style, they just shouldn't be a stark or harsh shade

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This is how a colour expert created the perfect engaging colour scheme for her son’s playroom – here’s how to translate it to your own home

'Designing the playroom was one of my favourite rooms to work on'

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If Your Color Scheme Is Falling Flat, 'Nine Times Out of Ten' It's Missing This One Detail

Choosing the right accent color for a room can make or break the whole scheme – here's how designers get it right from the start

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Sorry If You've Got a White Ceiling, but They're Now Outdated — This Is the One Ceiling Color Designers Wish More People Would Be Brave Enough to Try

It's grounding, calming, and much more visually interesting than white, according to these color experts

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Brittany and Patrick Mahomes's Kansas City Living Room Is a Guidebook for Blending Creamy Neutrals and Cozy, Warm Minimalism

The quarterback uses a brilliant design trick to turn a minimalist space into a deeply cozy family retreat

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How to use home decor trends – interior experts reveal how to be inspired by trends while staying true to your own style

‘The reason trends are so powerful is that they get us thinking’

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Warm minimalism is the key to simplicity that isn't boring - this kitchen is the perfect example of how to nail the trend

With the help of Lick, homeowners Alice & Jason created this pared-back family kitchen

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19 best colour combinations – the cheat sheet to creating harmonious, stylish colour schemes and avoiding clashing shades in a room

Colour experts reveal the pairings you can never go wrong with in your home

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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

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Sorry, matt paint! This 'outdated' paint finish is making a comeback – I keep seeing it in the most stylish homes

Eggshell and glossier paint finishes are no longer reserved only for skirting boards

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Decorating With Hunter Green Has Just Become Very, Very Cool Again — And This Paint Brand Just Launched the Perfect 'Wellington Boot' Shade of It

It's one of the most timeless shades for a reason, but these are the tricks to making it feel especially right for 2026

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This boot room colour trend isn't going anywhere in 2026 – Lick's new collaboration with Hunter is the perfect excuse to try it out in your home

This heritage hue has been given a contemporary twist by Lick

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What Color to Paint Your Bedroom, According to Color Psychology — Depending on If You Want a Calm or Uplifting Space

Here's everything you need to know about how color impacts not just how your bedroom looks, but how it feels

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12 white bedroom ideas that are anything but boring – how to make a white sleep space feel cosy and interesting

Experts reveal the best ways to take your white bedroom from bland to stylish and cosy

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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

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Interiors experts reveal the 4 living room colours going out of style in 2026 – and the new go-to shades replacing them

Is your living room colour scheme on the list?

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3 Colors to Avoid Using in Your Home During Winter – and the Cozier Alternatives Designers Want You to Use Instead

From pale pastels to overly dark tones, these are the colors to steer clear of during the colder months

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5 Outdated Color Trends Designers Warn Will Go Out of Fashion in 2026 — "They're Rarely Flattering"

From butter yellow to chartreuse, are these once-popular colors starting to fade? Here's what we know

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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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So You Like Earthy Colors But Don’t Want Your Home to Look Drab? Meet 2026’s Rising Trend – ‘Earthy Vibrancy’

Get to know the latest color craze that is replacing neutrals with earthy, rich, and warming hues that fill rooms with soul and personality

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2026 is all about 'cocooning' bedrooms – the 7 bedroom decor trends shaping our sleep spaces in the new year

Transform your bedroom into a restful and nurturing space

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Meet the Luxurious Color Trend Inspired by Everyone’s Favorite Cocktail – It’s Endlessly Chic and Proves Black Can Be Soft and Versatile

Here's how designers are using warm-toned blacks to add depth and drama to rooms, while keeping things soft and cozy

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7 Mood-Boosting Kitchen Colors That Will Instantly Make Your Cooking Space Happier, Cozier, and Full of Joy in 2026

Colors can have a huge impact on your mood, so in a room where you spend so much time, it’s worth filling it with the happiest of hues

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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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These Are the Biggest Color Trends That You'll See Everywhere in Interiors Next Year, From Tranquil Teal to Rich Plum

2026 is all about rich, soothing, and nature-inspired hues that fill our homes with color confidence

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