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What Are the Best Paint Colors for East-Facing Rooms? Choose These to Balance the Morning Sun and Afternoon Light, Just Right

Color experts share the five shades you need to know when painting east-facing rooms

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‘This house eats furniture' – how the designers turned this HUGE old hunting lodge into a welcoming home filled with color and character

By creating colorful schemes inspired by the joys of spring, design studio Turner Pocock has ensured this hunting lodge feels bright and welcoming throughout the year

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The 6 best colours for a north-facing bathroom – brighten and warm up a cold space with expert-approved shades

These warming paint colours will completely change how your space looks and feels

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3 Problems With Matte Paint That People Never Talk About — Because Super Flatt Finishes Are Popular, Not Perfect

No paint is without its disadvantages. Here's what experts have to say about using matte paint, and how to overcome its potential downsides

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Charlotte’s Folly: a family-friendly fairytale cottage stay perfect for London design fans

A magical, ultra-chic hideaway just three hours from London is sure to spark plenty of interiors inspiration

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'Don’t strip your home of its soul just to appeal to some imaginary future buyer' – and 5 more design decisions real estate experts warn to avoid if you want to sell your home within the next 5 years

The experts say you should steer clear of these design features if you're looking to sell your home any time soon

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A converted cowshed gets a super-luxe upgrade

Vaulted ceilings, original beams and chic furnishings transform this country renovation

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5 things I’m glad I didn’t scrimp on when renovating my cottage on a budget

These were worth the splurge

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The 6 must-have colors to bring into your home this June

Delicious summer colors are ripe for adding to interiors this June

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What’s replacing beige in 2025? Last year's go-to neutral is taking a back seat in favour of these two new earthy colours

Sorry, beige is not the go-to neutral anymore! Experts reveal what shades are taking its place this year

Ideal Home

Where Can I Buy Eco-Friendly Paint? 7 Brands Making Beautiful Colors That Don't Cost the Earth

Discover the paints made with a focus on better indoor air quality, a lighter planetary footprint, and fabulous shades and finishes

Livingetc

5 Reasons You Shouldn't Paint Your Kitchen Walls White — And the Alternatives You Need to Try

Designers reveal why white kitchen walls can fall flat, and the colors that bring warmth, character, and timeless elegance instead

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7 expensive decorating mistakes designers warn you should always avoid

We've all done at least one of them...

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Farrow & Ball’s Scallop is quickly becoming the go-to neutral paint shade – this is how to use the versatile new colour in your home

Despite its recent launch, the Scallop shade by Farrow & Ball is already the new go-to neutral that everybody's obsessed with

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Butter yellow might be endlessly chic – but designers warn not to pair it with these colors that can ruin this soft subtle shade

Think twice before pairing 2025's new neutral with these four colors – from cool whites to competing pastels

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5 things you should never, ever put in a small entryway, according to design experts

Is your hallway feeling like a real squash and a squeeze? You may be falling victim to one of these common mistakes

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Color-Soaked, Culture-Rich, and Anything But Cold — This San Francisco Dining Room Has It All

In her own 100-year-old San Francisco home, designer Anu Jain brings together historic architecture, global references, and a shade of green you won’t forget

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Setting Plaster vs. Dead Salmon – what's the difference between these iconic Farrow & Ball pink paints and which is the better choice for you?

The battle of the plaster pink paints

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This stunning new-build cottage has been blessed with country charm

It's the best of modern comforts in a rustic setting

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The 5 biggest design mistakes I have made in the last 20 years of decorating and renovating – and what I have learned from them

Life is all just trial and error, or at least, the way I've been decorating has been

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Is colour drenching a bedroom a good idea? 7 rooms that prove it is

7 stunning bedrooms that prove it is

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A calming colour palette gives this Victorian house super-peaceful vibes

With its oh-so-soothing green and blue combo

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This year's Met Gala outfits are the source of color inspiration I didn't know I needed – Anna Wintour's all cool-blue look has given me the perfect scheme for my living room remodel

Farrow & Ball has created sumptuous color schemes based on this year's best Met Gala outfits, and they are a great source of inspiration if you are looking for super on-trend palettes

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I've discovered the 3 things making your kitchen island look cheap - and the easiest ways to fix them

Make sure your kitchen island looks fab not drab!

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These are the best front door colors for a red brick house, according to designers and paint experts

Discover the seven paint shades that enhance the natural warmth of red brick, from classic black to muted purple

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