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5 Unexpected Exterior Wall Colors That Will Bring a Dull Garden to Life — And Extend the Feeling of Summer a Little Longer

When it comes to giving your exterior walls a lick of paint, bold is the new black

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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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Could This Be the Color of the Year for 2026? The Livingetc Editors Make Their Predictions — Spoiler: There's a Lot of Green

As we anxiously anticipate the 2026 color of the year annoucements soon to come, the Livingetc team place their bets

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Could your vintage pieces actually be dating your home? Designers warn to avoid these 'familiar culprits that make a space feel stuck in time'

If you're looking to create a timeless scheme, you might want to avoid these vintage pieces, as designers say they could be dating your home

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These are the 4 colors designers say will always make a bathroom look more expensive

From timeless neutrals to luxurious, moody hues, these designer-approved colors are the blueprint to an elevated bathroom

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Does where you live affect the colors you decorate with? According to designers, yes – massively

From the coastal blues favored in the South to the airy tones of the West Coast, designers explain how their clients' color preferences change from region to region

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3 Art Deco Color Palettes That Update the Glammed-Up, Century-Old Style for Contemporary Interiors

These interiors offer easy rubrics for building Deco-inspired palettes

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13 of the Best Paint Brands for Luxurious-Looking Interiors, as Rated by Professional Painters and Serial Redecorators

As it turns out, the people who know which paint brands really are the best are the people who paint walls with them day in and day out

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Before and after: this once dated dark pine kitchen has been transformed into a characterful, cozy space that embraces the lack of natural light

This kitchen is proves that moody colors are sometimes key to a brighter space

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'We are more chilled here, it’s not a fancy place' – see inside Robert and Cortney Novogratz's makeover of their vacation home, a masterclass in making everything you love work together

Old, new, antiqued, contemporary, here's how the Novogratz have made a masterclass in melding styles together in a way that feels chic and effortless

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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

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I’ve been in chronic pain for 25 years – these 9 tips will help you successfully declutter with health challenges without a flare or injury

Experts say finding the 'Goldilocks' zone will prevent suffering

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6 of the Most Genius Design Ideas to Steal From WOW!house 2025 — Creative, Forward-Thinking Details I Loved From This Year's Rooms

With 22 rooms designed by A-list interior designers, this year's creative showcase serves up inspiring new ideas for decorating your home with decorative flourish

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Ideal Home Awards 2025 winners for Living Rooms – find out which brands and designs got our editors’ stamp of approval this year

These are the brands and designs to watch – the best of the best that have impressed the judges the most this year

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5 Butter Yellow Paints That Designers Swear By — So You Can Get This Trending Color on Your Walls With Confidence

Butter yellow is everywhere, but picking a paint shade can be a big commitment. To help, we asked designers to share their favorite shades

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5 bedroom colors going out of style in 2025 –and what designers are using instead for a stylish sleep space

Designers are ditching these bedroom colors in favor of these on-trend and more restful alternatives

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What the unexpected fashion trick, the 'Sandwich Method', taught me about decorating with color in my home

I took a cue from my wardrobe and matched my ceiling to my skirtings – here's why it's my new favorite color trick

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Pistachio green colour trend: 11 ways to use this trending hue in your home

This delicious soft shade is everywhere right now

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7 orange kitchens that will persuade you this unexpected color is in fact the perfect shade for a warm, personality-filled space

These designer-approved spaces prove orange kitchens can be utterly chic

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The chicest interior door colors you’ll want in your home in 2025 – because white isn't the only option

From dark and elegant, to soft and playful, take inspiration from these 7 stylish interior door colors

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5 Bedroom Colors That Have Gone Out of Style in 2025 — Plus the Shades Designers Are Using Instead

Looking to redecorate your bedroom this year? Steer clear of these outdated hues if you want a fresh, contemporary-looking space

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Experts explain the 'colour drenching' trend – sharing 7 thoughtful ways to try it in your home

Transform your home with colour drenching, a simple yet bold technique that unlocks the potential of a single shade

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Pistachio green is the go-to color for spring and summer 2025 – here's how designers are using this soothing hue in their schemes

Elevate your color schemes with pistachio green, the need-to-know-about spring color trend

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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

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The best dark neutral paints – 9 favorites among designers from Farrow & Ball, Sherwin-Williams, and more

Add a moody feel to your home with these stylish dark neutral paints

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