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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

Ideal Home · Mar 9

Interior experts say we'll be waving goodbye to these outdated bedroom colours in 2026 – these are the trends replacing them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

Ideal Home · Feb 26

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

Ideal Home · Feb 23

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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

Ideal Home · Jan 13

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

Ideal Home · Jan 8

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

Ideal Home · Dec 22, 2025

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

Ideal Home · Dec 12, 2025

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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

Ideal Home · Nov 26, 2025

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

Ideal Home · Nov 10, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2025

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

Homes & Gardens · Sep 17, 2025

Are these 6 home office design mistakes ruining your productivity?

Looking to improve your productivity when working from home, your home office might be holding you back

Ideal Home · Sep 13, 2025

There's no Dulux Colour of the Year 2026 – there are three! A fabulous trio of soothing blue shades

The paint specialists are breaking with tradition and naming three tones to influence the year ahead

Woman & Home · Sep 10, 2025

Unexpectedly, Dulux Just Announced a Trio as Its Color(s) of the Year for 2026 — They'll "Soothe, Steady, or Excite, Depending on How You Play It"

Blue has been a popular interior color for centuries, but it's far from one note

Livingetc · Sep 9, 2025

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Ideal Home · Sep 9, 2025

It’s all about blue in 2026 – Dulux reveals not one but three shades of blue as its colours of the year

Get ready to embrace blue in your home next year – Dulux crowns 3 shades of the world’s favourite colour as its colours of the year 2026

Ideal Home · Sep 6, 2025

Dulux wants your leftover paint – its paint redistribution service is the easiest way to donate unfinished tins to a good cause

Get rid of old tins collecting dust and take part in a great cause at the same time – it's a win-win!

Ideal Home · Sep 3, 2025

Best bedroom colour combinations – 8 fool-proof pairings that will create a calming retreat

Meet the restful colour duos that are guaranteed to inspire sweet dreams

Livingetc · Aug 30, 2025

The Designer of This Luxury Country Cottage Had to Fight for the 'Golden' Paint Color, But Now I'm Convinced Every Home Should Be Painted in It

At The Grove Hotel's renovated lodge, a modern take on country interiors meets with a color palette that feels both rich and grounding

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Woman & Home · Aug 28, 2025

7 best bedroom paint colours for a restful and serene decor

Colour experts share the key bedroom paint colours needed to create a calming retreat for rest and relaxation

Ideal Home · Aug 26, 2025

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

Ideal Home · Jul 29, 2025

I'll never paint a room without it – this genius tool doubles as a paint tin opener and brush, and makes decorating so much easier

This is now one of my painting essentials

Ideal Home · Jul 15, 2025

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

The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

How to decorate with natural light, depending on your aspect

North, south, east or west facing, light affects your colour choice, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

Ideal Home · Jun 27, 2025

Teenage boy bedroom ideas – 24 ways to help your teen create a functional space he’ll love and feel comfortable in

These are the top tips on how to guide your teen to making the best choices for his room

Livingetc · Jun 26, 2025

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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