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These are the 3 front door colours experts say are going out of style in 2026 – and the ones taking their place

Sorry, but these 3 stark front door shades are out this year

Ideal Home

This Wall Color Is Quietly Replacing Beige and Gray as a Go-to 'Neutral' for Interior Designers in 2026 — And It Doesn't Feel "Flat and Predictable"

This understated shade has all the versatility of a neutral, but with enough presence to make your space look and feel more layered

Livingetc

I asked 3 colour experts and they all recommend this paint trick to make a small room look bigger and more open – it’s so simple!

‘It’s such a simple yet transformative way to change how a space feels’

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Sorry sage green, interior designers say these are the 3 soothing colours the most stylish bedrooms are using instead in 2026

Same easy-to-live-with vibes, but with 'a little more depth and personality'

Ideal Home

Is your exterior house colour going out of style? Experts reveal the shades fading in popularity this year and the ones replacing them

The two colours that will elevate your house exterior

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The 4 garden fence colours that can lower your home’s value and make it harder to sell, according to experts

Your fence colour really does matter when trying to sell your home

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Interior experts say this moody colour trend is the key to giving your bedroom 'main character' energy in 2026

According to interior experts, this shade is 'cocooning, intimate, luxurious, and restful'

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This 'Peek-a-Boo' Paint Theory Makes Decorating With Contrasts Easier and "It Makes Color Feel Much More Personal"

Because using color in your interior shouldn't be scary

Livingetc

These are the colour combinations dating your home in 2026 – and they have one thing in common

And experts reveal the colour pairings replacing them this year

Ideal Home

Kate Upton’s Pink and Red Living Room Turns a ‘Villainized’ Color Combination Into a High-Fashion Statement

Pairing pink and red was once seen as against the rules, but the actress and her husband, Justin Verlander, make it look incredible in their New York City apartment

Homes & Gardens

Decorative borders are the latest paint trend I’m seeing everywhere – ‘It’s a simple but impactful way to add personality’

This is how to use this fun, playful paint trend in your home

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Interiors experts reveal the 4 living room colours going out of style in 2026 – and the new go-to shades replacing them

Is your living room colour scheme on the list?

Ideal Home

The beauty of green and how to style this versatile shade

The new go-to, green is having a moment in the home, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Independent UK

This is the shade replacing brilliant white in your home in 2026 – it looks less stark and feels warmer and cosier

Brilliant white is on its way out this year – this is the paint shade to go for instead

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I’m seeing teal everywhere right now – but these are 3 colours you should never pair with it if you want your home to look timeless, not dated

This once-dated colour is back for 2026

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Interior experts say we'll be waving goodbye to these outdated bedroom colours in 2026 – these are the trends replacing them

Goodbye cool whites, hello rich and earthy tones

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The 3 Dulux paint colours that interior experts always use – the classic shades they go to time and time again

These three shades have stood the test of time

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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

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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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'The hallway is a showstopper’ – how Paloma Faith is breathing new life into this timeless interiors trend

I'm obsessed

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Dulux has named its 2026 Colours of the Year. Here’s how to use them

This trio of jazzy blues can add depth and drama to your home

Homes & Gardens

Thought cool shades were out of style? Dulux's Color of the Year reveal just made blue hot again for 2026

Long-established British paint brand Dulux announces a family of blues as its 2026 Colors of the Year

Woman & Home

There's no Dulux Colour of the Year 2026 – there are three! A fabulous trio of soothing blue shades

The paint specialists are breaking with tradition and naming three tones to influence the year ahead

Livingetc

Unexpectedly, Dulux Just Announced a Trio as Its Color(s) of the Year for 2026 — They'll "Soothe, Steady, or Excite, Depending on How You Play It"

Blue has been a popular interior color for centuries, but it's far from one note

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It’s all about blue in 2026 – Dulux reveals not one but three shades of blue as its colours of the year

Get ready to embrace blue in your home next year – Dulux crowns 3 shades of the world’s favourite colour as its colours of the year 2026

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