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How Interior Designers Decorate with Jewel Tones in 2026 to Make a Home Look More Expensive, While Avoiding Potentially Tacky Color Schemes

If there’s one set of vivid colors that can be considered truly timeless, it has to be the jewel tones

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Interior experts say this moody colour trend is the key to giving your bedroom 'main character' energy in 2026

According to interior experts, this shade is 'cocooning, intimate, luxurious, and restful'

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10 Ways to Use Architectural Moldings That’ll Make Even a Characterless Home Suddenly Feel Storied and Full of Charm

Architectural moldings are so much more than just a detail — they add a sense of classic charm to even the most contemporary spaces

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Could You Sleep in a Red Bedroom? How Every Design Psychologist's Worst Nightmare Became the New Cool Color Scheme in Interior Design

Because nothing signals a sharp design eye quite like a daring color palette

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Do Gray and Beige Go Together? Here's How This Pairing Can Make Neutral Schemes Richer and More Interesting

Subtle though they are, these two hues can make any space all the more stylish. Here’s how to make this color combination work in your home

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What Colors Make a Room Look Bigger? 5 That Designers Reach for to Make Walls 'Visually Expand'

Color can have a transformative effect on how we perceive spaces — here’s how the experts make small rooms look more expansive

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5 rooms that prove color drenching your bedroom is a good idea

From rich terracotta to deep plum, these 5 bedroom looks showcase color-drenching in the best way possible

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10 beautifully bold spaces that prove you don’t always have to opt for neutrals to create a calming interior scheme

On paper, using bold colors to create a calming space may seem odd, but with some clever styling and the right shades it can work brilliantly

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Explore Paint & Paper Library’s brand new ‘Jewels’ color collection – 8 joy-giving shades inspired by the vibrancy of natural minerals

Paying homage to the stunning colors found within natural minerals, this collection is full of energy

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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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7 colors that can repel the heat and help you keep cool at home – 'Paint isn't just about color, it's about comfort'

These are the only colors to decorate with in the heat of the summer

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11 house exterior colour ideas - boost your kerb appeal with paint, cladding and tiles

Reinvent your property with a new approach to your exterior colour scheme

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The 9 red kitchen ideas that will help you introduce this vibrant color without overwhelming your space

Bring the drama with our red kitchen ideas to wow guests. Bright and bold, red is not for the faint-hearted

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How to dog-proof your home in the most stylish way – 7 tips from interior designers

Transform your home into a stylish and pet-friendly environment by implementing practical tips on how to effectively dog-proof your living space

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Jennifer Lopez's scenic wall mural will be one of the biggest interior trends of 2024, say designers

Transport yourself to another world with a wonderful wall mural, similar to Jennifer Lopez's tropical design

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This is the colour you should paint skirting boards instead of 'uninspired' white, according to experts

Should we rethink brilliant white in favour of painting skirting boards the same colour as the walls? Here's what the experts say

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13 front door colours mistakes you might be making – these common errors affect both the look and durability of your entranceway

Thinking of giving your front door a makeover? Just make sure you avoid these errors that are more common than you might think

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Front door colour ideas – 10 shades to elevate your home’s entrance and set it apart from the rest on your road

These are the best front door colours to give your entrance an update and welcome your guests in style

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Small living room colour schemes – 12 ways to make your lounge look bigger and more stylish

Colour experts share their top tips on how to use colour to transform your tiny living space

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Should you paint your ceiling the same color as your walls? We ask the experts

From impactful, color-drenched designs to spaces that celebrate beautiful contrasts, we explore whether your ceilings and walls should match

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Bathroom trends for 2025 – the 11 best styles, colours and surfaces to watch for the year ahead

Planning a revamp and want to know what's key this year? Our bathroom trends guide covers colours, materials and finishes

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