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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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Think Your Tiny Room Can’t Handle Bold Colors? Think Again – Designers Say These 7 Statement Shades Will Instantly Make a Small Space More Interesting

Here's why you should think twice before decorating a small room with white

Homes & Gardens

Inside a Moody Alabama Farmhouse Hidden Among the Trees, Where Benjamin Moore’s Coachman’s Cape Takes Center Stage – 'We Pulled in the Colors We Were Seeing Outside'

Informed by its rural setting, this American farmhouse has a nuanced aesthetic that embraces both the modern and the rustic

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'90s Colors Are Officially Back – These Are the 5 Nostalgic Shades Designers Are Putting a Modern Spin on in 2026

From dusky shades of pink to butter yellows, here's how designers are bringing back the colors of the '90s

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If Your House Feels Flat, It’s Probably Not Your Decor, It’s Your Paint Colors – These Are the 6 Shades You Should Add to Your Scheme That Always Add Depth

From rich browns to moody blues, designers use these paint colors when soft neutrals don't quite cut it

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These Are the 5 Best Benjamin Moore Colors for a Small Kitchen – and No, They Aren’t All White Paint

The designer-approved Benjamin Moore shades to bring big personality to your small kitchen

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Chartreuse Paint Colors Are the Big, but Bold Trend of 2026 — Here Are 6 Specific Shades That You Can Actually Live With, Hand-Picked by Designers

With the right paint shade, the yellow-green color trend can be a lot more livable than you might first think

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3 Colors That Work Particularly Well in North-Facing Kitchens — They're the "Difference Between a Room That Feels Inviting and One That Falls Flat"

Choosing the right paint color can make or break your north-facing kitchen; these are the hues that the experts recommend

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Benjamin Moore Reveals Its 4 Coziest Shades for an Instantly More Welcoming Living Room

Turn your living room into a cocooning, warming sanctuary with these Benjamin Moore best sellers

Homes & Gardens

6 Kitchen Colors That Interior Designers Are Quietly Moving Away From in 2026 — And What They're Backing Now, Instead

From teal-inflected blues to layered material grays, these are the kitchen colors stepping in

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This New Family Home Says No to Open-Plan Living and Instead Embraces Once-Outdated Layout Rules – ‘I Prefer Spaces to Feel Intentional’

Here's how the interior designer Krysta Gibbons dreamed up her family home to feel full of charm and nostalgia

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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

Homes & Gardens

I Knew I Loved Green Kitchens, but Mandy Moore’s Island Has Taken This Tone to New Heights – It’s Soothing, Sophisticated, and Timeless

In her newly-renovated California home, the singer shows exactly why earthy green hues are a timeless kitchen color choice

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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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'Cut the Lighting Budget and Triple the Wallpaper' – Inside a Texas Home Where Pattern Clashing and Color Drenching Is Perfectly Curated to Stay on Just the Right Side of Bold

Designer Sara Malek Barney's job was to temper the tastes of her client to make this color drenched home feel inviting not overwhelming

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The 5 Worst Colors for a Small Bathroom That Interior Designers Warn You to Avoid

If your bathroom is on the smaller side, steer clear of these 5 hues as they can make your space feel even more compact

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My Bathroom Might Be Small, but I Want It to Be Colorful – So Which Is the Best Color to Choose in 2026?

From deep purples to cheery yellows, these are the six best colors for a small bathroom, suggested by interior designers who know a thing or two about designing tiny spaces

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Decorating Your Bedroom in 2026? These Are the 7 Color Trends Designers Are Loving Right Now

This year's bedroom color schemes are all about warming hues that bring design flair while guaranteeing a soothing space

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Why Benjamin Moore's Maximalist 'Whole Home Palette' Is a Refreshingly Liveable Choice for Lovers of Color

These elegant colors are ideal for those who embrace the philosophy of 'more is more'

Homes & Gardens

The Colors to Paint Your Living Room in 2026 – 5 On-Trend Shades Designers Are Using Right Now

From airy light blues to muddy greens, these are the most stylish shades to paint your living room this year

Ideal Home

These are the 4 colours experts recommend bringing into your home this January to boost your mood and give your space a refresh for 2026

Beat the January blues by making your home look and feel fresh with these pro-recommended shades

Ideal Home

I was sceptical about decorating with birth month colours at first – but these expert tips on how to use the shades to personalise a home changed my mind

This is how to decorate with your birth month colour to make your space truly your own

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I'm an Aquarius, but Benjamin Moore's January Birth Month Color Has Convinced Me to Try This Unexpectedly Rich Color Combination

I'd never considered pairing these two bold hues together – until now

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7 Colors Designers Say You Should Bring Into Your Home to Make It Feel Fresher for 2026

From airy sky blues to uplifting lilacs, these are the colors to bring freshness to your home post-holidays

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5 Ways to Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets, If Replacing Them Isn't in the Budget for 2026

Dreaming of a new kitchen look, but the bank balance says no? Don’t worry, our experts have ideas that will transform your space with no compromise on style

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