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Green the most popular interior paint colour in 2026

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The Independent UK · Aug 17

Homeowners abandon trendy interior for warm paint colours as sales boom

White paint remained popular over the year and neutral tones beige and taupe saw an increase in sales

The Independent UK · Aug 16

How to use home decor trends – interior experts reveal how to be inspired by trends while staying true to your own style

‘The reason trends are so powerful is that they get us thinking’

Ideal Home · Jun 16

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Warm minimalism is the key to simplicity that isn't boring - this kitchen is the perfect example of how to nail the trend

With the help of Lick, homeowners Alice & Jason created this pared-back family kitchen

Ideal Home · Jun 13

19 best colour combinations – the cheat sheet to creating harmonious, stylish colour schemes and avoiding clashing shades in a room

Colour experts reveal the pairings you can never go wrong with in your home

Ideal Home · Jun 12

Sorry, matt paint! This 'outdated' paint finish is making a comeback – I keep seeing it in the most stylish homes

Eggshell and glossier paint finishes are no longer reserved only for skirting boards

Ideal Home · Jun 5

Decorating With Hunter Green Has Just Become Very, Very Cool Again — And This Paint Brand Just Launched the Perfect 'Wellington Boot' Shade of It

It's one of the most timeless shades for a reason, but these are the tricks to making it feel especially right for 2026

Livingetc · Jun 3

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This boot room colour trend isn't going anywhere in 2026 – Lick's new collaboration with Hunter is the perfect excuse to try it out in your home

This heritage hue has been given a contemporary twist by Lick

Ideal Home · May 22

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

Ideal Home · Mar 24

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

Ideal Home · Mar 23

Why Your White Walls Look Yellow – And the Perfect Paint Shades Color Experts Choose to Fix It

Color and paint experts reveal exactly how to choose the right white paint for you – and the key things to look out for

Homes & Gardens · Mar 18

3 Colors to Avoid Using in Your Home During Winter – and the Cozier Alternatives Designers Want You to Use Instead

From pale pastels to overly dark tones, these are the colors to steer clear of during the colder months

Homes & Gardens · Jan 22

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

3 mood-boosting kitchen colours to uplift your home this January – it’s the key to a happier cooking space

A lick of paint is all you need

Ideal Home · Jan 9

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Evening Standard · Jan 3

Interiors trends for 2026: refresh your home with these hot updates

How to bring your home bang up to date with simple tweaks and small(ish) purchases

Livingetc · Jan 2

5 Outdated Color Trends Designers Warn Will Go Out of Fashion in 2026 — "They're Rarely Flattering"

From butter yellow to chartreuse, are these once-popular colors starting to fade? Here's what we know

Livingetc · Jan 1

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

Homes & Gardens · Dec 26, 2025

Meet the Luxurious Color Trend Inspired by Everyone’s Favorite Cocktail – It’s Endlessly Chic and Proves Black Can Be Soft and Versatile

Here's how designers are using warm-toned blacks to add depth and drama to rooms, while keeping things soft and cozy

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Ideal Home · Dec 22, 2025

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 12, 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 6, 2025

‘Soft kitchens’ are the latest way kitchen pros are making our cooking spaces work harder – it’s the secret to a warm, inviting kitchen

It's perfect for cosy season

Homes & Gardens · Nov 11, 2025

These Are the Biggest Color Trends That You'll See Everywhere in Interiors Next Year, From Tranquil Teal to Rich Plum

2026 is all about rich, soothing, and nature-inspired hues that fill our homes with color confidence

Ideal Home · Nov 10, 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 · Oct 9, 2025

Design experts all agree, these are the three kitchen colours that have no place in 2026 – the shades we're leaving behind

Trends come and go, and these are the ones to let go of

The Independent UK · Oct 7, 2025

Primary colours just got a makeover – Discover the hottest new paint shades for your home

Paint outside the rules with the 2026 Colour Edit from Lick

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