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9 home office colour schemes to inspire productivity and focus in your WFH space

The colour and interiors experts have spoken – and these are the home office colour schemes they recommend the most

Ideal Home

3 'Rich' Color Combinations to Borrow That Will Make Your Home Look the Most Expensive It Ever Has

You may love sophisticated and heavily saturated colors, but they're not always so easy to layer together — here's how to do it

Livingetc

'This elevates any room and works every time' – these chic finds prove the unexpected chrome theory is the design trick every room needs

It's retro, it's chic, and it works in even the coziest of corners

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Dopamine Decor Is Giving Greige Minimalism a Run for Its Money

Add joyful interiors to your dopamine menu

Marie Claire

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

Ideal Home

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

Livingetc

3 colours paint experts swear by for a Victorian terraced house kitchen - it's the secret to a light and spacious design

The right shade will transform a dark Victorian space

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Design experts warn to avoid this undertone when choosing a colour for a north-facing kitchen - it's the secret to a warm and inviting space

A simple switch can make a huge difference

Ideal Home

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

Livingetc

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

Livingetc

6 colours experts swear by for south-facing kitchens - colour hack your home with these light enhancing shades

These are the shades to choose when painting your sun-drenched cooking space

Ideal Home

What Are the Best Lick Colors? 10 Designers Swear By From the Upstart Paint Brand

From colors inspired by cars spotted in Rome, to the most sought-after shade of red, these are the best Lick paint colors to style in your home

Livingetc

‘It’s a never-ending holiday!’ 17 expert tips to make the most of summer – indoors and out

You don’t have to spend a fortune to give your home or garden a seasonal revamp. From freshening up your bedding to making the most of weeds, here are some low-cost, low-effort ideas

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Ever Heard of a Split Complementary Color Palette? It's the Secret to Perfecting More Unexpected Pairings

Once you know how to identify complementary colors in your interiors, this is the way you can take those pairings that next step further

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What paint finish should you use in a bathroom? Experts agree this is the best finish for a high humidity space

Avoid flaking paint by buying the right finish for a bathroom

Ideal Home

Interior experts reveal the bedroom colours that are officially out of style in 2025 – and the shades replacing them

These are the new colourways you'll want on your radar

Homes & Gardens

What colors go best with butter yellow? 8 equally delicious shades to pair with spring's hottest color trend

Inspired to elevate your home this spring with chic pale yellows? Here are the best colors to complete your scheme

Homes & Gardens

This pink and green open-plan kitchen and living room proves that complementary colors are the perfect way to achieve a harmonious space

Take inspiration from this stylish space decorated with soft pinks and dark shades of green

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What is Light Reflective Value and why is it important when choosing paint colors? Experts share all you need to know

LRV affects how your chosen paint color interacts with light

Homes & Gardens

The 5 worst colors to use in a bedroom, according to a color psychologist – these shades can prevent relaxation and ruin sleep

Avoid these intense shades if you want to create a soothing sleep space

Homes & Gardens

Bored of decorating with the same color combinations? Color psychologist Tash Bradley has shared her two favorite 'underrated' paint pairings for a playful take on color

Create an exciting interior scheme with these expert-suggested paint color combinations

Ideal Home

4 surprising areas in your home that experts say you really shouldn't paint white – and what to do with them instead

And which colours to choose for them instead

Homes & Gardens

How to decorate with black and brown – experts weigh in on this moody and sophisticated color combination

Designers explain how to pull off this bold color pairing for a timeless scheme

Homes & Gardens

The 6 best bedroom colors for a guaranteed good night's sleep, according to a color psychologist and interior paint experts

Create a soothing sleep space with these expert-suggested colors – from restful greens to gentle pinks

Ideal Home

The 'red thread' is the design trick I used to plan all the colour schemes in my new home – it puts an end to paint indecision

How to use 'red thread' theory to choose the perfect colors for your home

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