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13 Calming Paint Colors Designers Use to Make Rooms Feel Soothing — And No, They're Not All Neutrals

Nature-inspired greens, plaster pinks, and even much richer tones —these paint shades set a calming base to any interior scheme

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10 Colors to Use Instead of Plain White, According to Interior Designers Who Want Your Home to Look More Interesting

Bored with decorating with white paint? These are the more exciting alternatives to try, from smoky green to pale blue

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All is quiet around this festive country home

Christmas is a magical time of year in a remote hamlet in the Yorkshire Dales, and this stone farmhouse feels even more cosy when surrounded by a frosty, wintry landscape

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This Exact Farrow & Ball Shade Is the Color of the Moment, But Will Its Popularity Last? Designers Weigh In on the Iconic Powder Blue ‘Yonder’

Uplifting yet tranquil, here's how Yonder became the 'it' color of 2025

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Ralph Lauren Colors Work Well for Christmas, Sure, but Here's Why the Iconic Heritage Brand Actually Has "Enduring Appeal" in Our Interiors

It's the colors you know and love — deep reds, forest greens, creams, and navy blues — but with more specific design

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Rustic meets industrial style in this unique cottage transformation

A small cottage by the sea became a colourful passion project, with a renovation that celebrates craftsmanship

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This cosy cottage has 'Christmas retreat' nailed – discover how the owner restored it to its former glory

It blends vintage charm with soft hues and abundant natural wood for a warm and timeless feel

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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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Is millennial pink making a comeback? IKEA says it is as it reveals its colour of the year for 2026

I’ve seen and covered all of the colours of the year for 2026 – and IKEA’s colour is completely different from all the rest

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8 kitchen trends to watch in 2026 – from rich colour palettes to hero storage, this is what the pros predict will be big next year

These 8 trends are the key to a warm and stylish kitchen in 2026

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‘It’s Meant to Look Like a Rich College Kid’s Home’ – See How This New York Apartment Fuses Quiet Luxury With a Casual Nuance

Designer Ellen Hamilton has been able to let the light do the talking in this pared-back apartment in the Upper West Side

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I Thought This Common Trick Was the Answer to My Bathroom Lighting Woes — But Experts Say It's Really Not a Good Idea

The experts give us a breakdown on the need-to-know about table lamps and whether they're really safe in damp and moist conditions

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These are the 4 Farrow & Ball shades experts predict will be big in 2026 – discover the colours set to define our homes next year

If you’re planning on painting your home anytime soon, these are the Farrow & Ball colours to go for

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Your Birth Month Color Could Be the Key to a Truly Unique Home – Discover Every Shade From January to December and the Meaning Behind Each One

Let your birth month guide your next decorating move with these gemstone-inspired shades

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7 Farrow & Ball Colors That Interior Designers Swear Are Perfect for Kitchens — In Case You're Stuck With 'Decision Paralysis'

Picking the right color for your kitchen can be overwhelming, but Farrow & Ball continues to be a go-to for these spaces, as these projects prove

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6 Dark and Glamorous Paint Colors That Designers Are Choosing to Decorate With Right Now — Exact Brands and Shades to Copy in Your Home

Turns out, dark colors are the shortcut to glam interiors (without the glitz)

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I asked the Farrow & Ball experts about the best paint colours for updating a kitchen this winter – these are the 3 that came up

They're 3 of the top trending colours for the season

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Characterful Architecture, Layered Decor, and Festive Additions Combine to Create the Coziest Kitchen in This Cottage Home

It's warm, inviting, and full of the coziest features

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The Fifty: Winter 25 — A Design Editor's Edit of the Hottest Holiday Gifts for Any Interior Design Lover on Your List

Our editor-picked list of interior design surprises — from steals to splurges — is guaranteed to indulge those with impeccable taste

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The Very British Edit: Bold, Beautiful, and Mood-Enhancing – How Classic British Colors Transform Interiors Into Happy, Lived-In Homes

Heritage colors aren’t just beautiful – they lift the mood, enrich every corner, and make your home feel truly alive

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Farrow & Ball's new pop-up is packed with clever tricks to elevate a room with a little colour – without the cost of painting a whole house

‘It shows how to paint just one feature to add a little twist'

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Pearl Lowe to auction rare vintage homeware collection following her move back to London

Lowe is listing choice items from her coveted personal vintage furniture and rare homewares collection in Somerset

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A peek into my colourful mind, and how to find decorating inspiration anywhere

I'm always open to bold colour combinations, and this is how I came across some of my favourites

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This seaside semi has been completely transformed from a tired three-bed into a stunning contemporary family home

This family kept their cool while making a move to the coast, starting a family and renovating their new house from bottom to top

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This former stables has been given a colourful upgrade

Picking four key colours was the secret to its stylish new look, says its artist owner

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