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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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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 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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The 3 best Farrow & Ball paint colours for a hallway – the unexpected shades the experts recommend

Painting your hallway? I've asked the experts, and these are the shades they say are the best

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Move over Farrow & Ball – Dulux’s Heritage paint range has a bestseller shoppers can’t get enough of

This timeless shade rivals the luxury brand

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Does your new home need a 'stopgap colour'? The quick fix paint experts recommend if you hate the paint colour of your new home

‘It’s the shade you use to rescue your eyes from a colour you can’t live with’

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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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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 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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Farrow & Ball’s Scallop is quickly becoming the go-to neutral paint shade – this is how to use the versatile new colour in your home

Despite its recent launch, the Scallop shade by Farrow & Ball is already the new go-to neutral that everybody's obsessed with

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What is the best paint finish for your hallway? Paint experts unanimously agree on which to go for and the one to avoid at all costs

If you’re thinking of painting your hallway walls, this is the paint finish to invest in

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5 Bathroom Paint Mistakes to Avoid for a More Durable, Longer-Lasting Wall Color

Painting a bathroom requires extra care and attention if you want a perfect finish that promises to last

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5 reasons to use Farrow & Ball 'Green Smoke' in a kitchen – the earthy tone that's on trend for 2025

Could this be the perfect shade for your kitchen?

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Is your front door colour going out of style in 2025? Experts reveal the shades fading in popularity this year and the ones replacing them

These are the front door colours that are going out of style in 2025 – and the new shades taking their place

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Which Farrow & Ball paint shades are the most popular in 2025? These are the 7 trending colours to decorate your home with this year

The bestselling Farrow & Ball shades loved by many

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Matcha is the colour trend you'll be seeing in the most relaxing spaces this spring — these are the paint shades experts say nail the look

Fresh, relaxing paint shades are all the rage this spring

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This polarising hue will soon be everywhere – experts share how you can make the trending colour work in your home

And you don't have to be a purple lover in order to get on board with this new colour trend

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Autumn colour schemes – 6 ways to embrace the ‘cosy season’ in your home by choosing the most stylish and warming hues

Bring the seasonal charm into your home with these autumnal colour updates

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Green has been dominating all colour trends this summer – these are the shades we’ve been seeing everywhere

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Experts urge you to think twice before painting your couch or chairs, here's why

You should think twice before you paint a couch or leather chairs. Our experts explain why and how to go about completing these projects for the best results

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The Paint Shed acquired by Brewers

Stirling-headquartered business sees the opportunity for between five and 10 more store openings across Scotland

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The 60-30-10 rule - what it is and how to use it to your advantage

The experts explain this decorating rule, how to achieve the look - and when you should be ignoring it

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19 paint ideas for hallways – elevate your space with clever tricks and lustworthy shades

How to transform your entryway with clever paint techniques and pretty shades

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How to make a narrow hallway look wider – 24 ways to visually expand your entryway with paint, colour and storage choices

From clever paint techniques to the right decor, these tips are perfect for creating the effect of a wider hallway than it really is

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