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These are the 3 front door colours experts say are going out of style in 2026 – and the ones taking their place

Sorry, but these 3 stark front door shades are out this year

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I asked 3 colour experts and they all recommend this paint trick to make a small room look bigger and more open – it’s so simple!

‘It’s such a simple yet transformative way to change how a space feels’

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Sorry sage green, interior designers say these are the 3 soothing colours the most stylish bedrooms are using instead in 2026

Same easy-to-live-with vibes, but with 'a little more depth and personality'

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

The two colours that will elevate your house exterior

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How to make your front door look expensive – 6 expert-approved ways to elevate your entrance and impress your guests

The front door is the first impression of your home – so make it a good one

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This 'Peek-a-Boo' Paint Theory Makes Decorating With Contrasts Easier and "It Makes Color Feel Much More Personal"

Because using color in your interior shouldn't be scary

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These are the colour combinations dating your home in 2026 – and they have one thing in common

And experts reveal the colour pairings replacing them this year

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Decorative borders are the latest paint trend I’m seeing everywhere – ‘It’s a simple but impactful way to add personality’

This is how to use this fun, playful paint trend in your home

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12 white bedroom ideas that are anything but boring – how to make a white sleep space feel cosy and interesting

Experts reveal the best ways to take your white bedroom from bland to stylish and cosy

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The best places to buy paint – I've done the research, and these are the 9 paint brands I'd recommend as a Room Decor editor

You can't go wrong with these star paint brands

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I've done the research – these are the white paint shades Ideal Home's most style-savvy editors use in their own homes

There’s a reason there are so many whites, because everyone likes a diferent one

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Interiors experts reveal the 4 living room colours going out of style in 2026 – and the new go-to shades replacing them

Is your living room colour scheme on the list?

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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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The beauty of green and how to style this versatile shade

The new go-to, green is having a moment in the home, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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This is the shade replacing brilliant white in your home in 2026 – it looks less stark and feels warmer and cosier

Brilliant white is on its way out this year – this is the paint shade to go for instead

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Interior experts say we'll be waving goodbye to these outdated bedroom colours in 2026 – these are the trends replacing them

Goodbye cool whites, hello rich and earthy tones

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The 3 Dulux paint colours that interior experts always use – the classic shades they go to time and time again

These three shades have stood the test of time

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Colour expert reveals how to avoid a ‘hostile colour palette’ when using bold shades in a home – ‘It’s not about a single colour being angry’

It can make the difference between a restless and a relaxing home

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These 11 living room trends are going to be all the rage in 2026 – the top styles to give your lounge a contemporary makeover

These are the looks, pieces and finishes set to define your living space in the year ahead

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The home decor trends taking over in 2026 – the new styles you're going to be obsessed with

These are the year-defining looks set to shape our homes in 2026

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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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At home with Francesca Rowan-Plowden at Christmas

The interior designer and star of The Traitors is big on bows and all the trimmings for her festive decorating ideas

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The colour trends that will define our homes in 2026 – I spoke to colour and paint experts, and this is what they say next year's colour palette will look like

These are the shades you'll want to cover your home in 2026, trust me

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Dulux has named its 2026 Colours of the Year. Here’s how to use them

This trio of jazzy blues can add depth and drama to your home

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Thought cool shades were out of style? Dulux's Color of the Year reveal just made blue hot again for 2026

Long-established British paint brand Dulux announces a family of blues as its 2026 Colors of the Year

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