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Psst — Little Greene's Color of the Year Has Been Announced, and It Looks Like Your Home Could Soon Be Officially Pivoting to Purple

The paint and wallpaper brand predicts that the shade set to define 2026 is a moody mix of burgundy and plum purple

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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

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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

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It's official, white kitchen walls are over – the 5 alternatives designers say to use instead for a more interesting space

Bye-bye cookie-cutter kitchens, these 5 white wall alternatives will help you 'create a personal statement in the heart of your home'

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Move over color drenching, ‘color capping’ is the chic new tonal technique you’ll be seeing everywhere this fall

The experts have spoken – color capping is the paint trick you didn't know you were craving

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‘When your sofa and wall colours are in sync, the space feels intentional’ – experts reveal the 4 best paint and sofa colour combinations

These are the sofa and wall colour pairings that will effortlessly elevate your living space

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When It Comes to Creating 'Color Harmony' in Your Home, These 8 Rules Will Ensure You Get It Right Every Time

Turning to the rules of color harmony ensures your home feels balanced and cohesive, even with the boldest and brightest of hues

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Does where you live affect the colors you decorate with? According to designers, yes – massively

From the coastal blues favored in the South to the airy tones of the West Coast, designers explain how their clients' color preferences change from region to region

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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

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These are officially Little Greene's best-selling paint colors –10 shades that range from delicate whites to rich and deep hues

Discover the most favored paint shades from the iconic British paint brand Little Greene

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Turns Out, Three Isn't a Crowd — A Color Consultant Explains How Triadic Palettes Bring Balance to Bold Color

Choosing colors for your interiors can be daunting, but this theory helps you build dynamic schemes that still feel harmonious

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This Is the Best Paint for Dark Rooms — 6 Shades Interior Designers Swear By for Light-Limited Spaces

Discover the tried-and-tested paint shades that interior designers always turn to when decorating dark rooms

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This unexpected Little Greene paint is surprisingly one of the most versatile colors I've used in my remodel – here's why I think chocolate brown can work in every room

How this rich, chocolatey brown has become the hero of my home’s new look

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The best colours for a period kitchen - from Victorian to Mid-Century, these are the authentic shades to use for each era

Do you know which colour works best for each time period?

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How can you make sure your home is memorable? 9 ways to create head-turning, unforgettable spaces

Create memorable interiors that reflect your unique personal style and make a lasting impression with these inspiring schemes and expert tips

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The Best Colors for West-Facing Rooms That Will Help You Make the Most of That Warm Evening Light

Designers share five of the best shades (including specific paint colors) to decorate with in west-facing rooms

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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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6 colours experts swear by for south-facing kitchens - colour hack your home with these light enhancing shades

These are the shades to choose when painting your sun-drenched cooking space

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Have you heard of Little Greene's Portland Stone? British designers swear it's the perfect neutral paint and it's quietly launched stateside with rave reviews

Why are so many interior designers (both British and now American) infatuated with Portland Stone by Little Greene?

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These 6 clever colour combinations will make any room in your home look bigger, brighter and more stylish

If you have a small room that you want to brighten, looking to colour pairings is the way to go

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Jo Malone London Just Launched This Interiors Collab so You Can Match Your Luxury Candles to Your Color Scheme

Learn how to layer the senses perfectly with curated paint, paper, and candle combinations from the experts

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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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Ideal Home Awards 2025 winners for Living Rooms – find out which brands and designs got our editors’ stamp of approval this year

These are the brands and designs to watch – the best of the best that have impressed the judges the most this year

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The 10 Best Little Greene Paint Colors For Your Home, as Chosen by Interior Designers

If you’re planning on giving your home a face lift, these are the designer-approved colors to do it with

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