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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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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

Homes & Gardens

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

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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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‘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

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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

Homes & Gardens

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

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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

Ideal Home

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

The Independent UK

So long, colour drenching - colour capping is a simple paint trick that will make a small bathroom feel bigger

Your ceilings deserve some love, too

Ideal Home

If you embraced one of these 3 major colour trends in 2025, you'll be pleased to know they're set to be just as big next year

I got a preview of Lick’s key colour palette for 2026 – and these are the 3 current colour trends that are not going anywhere next year

Ideal Home

This Paint Brand's 'Color Edit' for 2026 Is Giving Me Unexpected Inspirations for Color Pairings for My Next Decorating Project

Lick is proving the colors you've known since elementary school are just as fashionable in today's interiors

Livingetc

The ‘Hidden Hue’ Rule Is Possibly Why Your Neutral Color Scheme Doesn’t Look Right — And It’s So Easy to Fix When You Know How

Matching undertones transforms neutrals from background shades into a beautifully considered palette

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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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9 home office colour schemes to inspire productivity and focus in your WFH space

The colour and interiors experts have spoken – and these are the home office colour schemes they recommend the most

The Independent UK

Creature comforts: How pets are shaping home design

Adele Cardani explores interior decor that goes barking mad for pets

Livingetc

What Actually Is Super Matte Paint? This Trending Finish Is What All the Brands Are Launching — Here's What It Means

"It’s not just a paint, it’s an interior design tool in itself" — here's why you should ditch a standard matte for something more intense

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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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What Are the Best Lick Colors? 10 Designers Swear By From the Upstart Paint Brand

From colors inspired by cars spotted in Rome, to the most sought-after shade of red, these are the best Lick paint colors to style in your home

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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

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Should you paint your walls as soon as you move in? Design experts say this is how long you should wait to avoid making a mistake

Paint experts reveal the best amount of time to wait before painting your new home's walls

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Interior experts reveal the bedroom colours that are officially out of style in 2025 – and the shades replacing them

These are the new colourways you'll want on your radar

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Do Yellow and Purple Go Together? Designers Reveal How to Make This Unexpected Pairing Feel "Totally Intentional"

In an era where unexpected combinations have become cool, we've done a deep-dive to discover how to pair yellow and purple in a space

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What Actually Is Eco Paint? The Environmentally-Sound Brands to Buy Into for a Healthier, More Sustainable Home

Ditch the guilty conscience and go green; eco paint is the environmental alternative, promising a happier and healthier base for your interiors

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The 4 best on-trend colours for a small kitchen – compact spaces don't have to sacrifice style

Back personality into your tiny cookspace

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