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'The World of Color is Rife With Danger' — 5 Color Combinations That Don't Go Together and What to Use Instead

There is a reason neutral color schemes are considered a 'safe' option. Here, designers and color experts shed some light on how not to use color in your home

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Designers say these are 5 of the most difficult paint colors to decorate with – here's how to make them work

Here's how to embrace typically daunting paint colors in a stylish way

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How colour experts decorate with neutrals – 10 gorgeous ways to use this muted colour palette

If you think neutrals are boring, you’re doing them wrong…

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11 Family Room Paint Ideas Designers Always Turn to — From Joyful Brights to Soothing Shades

Hot pinks, warm whites, cozy caramels and sky blue hues - the colors to choose for a stylish, designer-approved family room

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These Gorgeous Wood Fence Colors Will Transform the Backyard into the Most Cheerful Space

These wood fence color ideas provide refreshing ways to create a canvas for vertical planting and privacy

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10 kitchen cabinet colors to make a small space look bigger

See the kitchen cabinet colors to make a small space look bigger for an impactful makeover. Find expert tips and clever design choices

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The best color combinations for small rooms – 12 ways to bring character to compact spaces

Create small spaces that have big personality with the help of these expert tips on small room color combinations

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Designers say these 10 outdoor decorating trends are going to be everywhere in 2025 – here's how to create a stylish, on-trend backyard

From retro umbrellas to print galore, these are the key trends shaping alfresco living this year

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I used this unexpected Farrow & Ball paint in my living room – but this simple tweak transformed the space

I love the depth of color in Cola by Farrow and Ball. It's perfect for a cocooning living room, but it got so much better when I learned about the Dead Flat finish

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5 colors to never pair with gray according to designers – to ensure you make the most of this cool-toned neutral

What colors should you never pair with gray? According to interior designers and color experts, these five colors should be avoided next to this cool-toned neutral

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5 best colors to paint a ceiling according to designers – from colorful hues to classic white

What are the best colors to paint a ceiling? We asked interior designers and color experts, and have rounded up their top five ideas here

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5 colors to never pair with green according to designers – and what to use instead

Color experts and interior designers share five shades to avoid pairing with green to ensure your green color scheme retains a calming feel

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5 unexpected shades color experts say you should be using in dark rooms – no matter how limited light is

What are the best colors for dark rooms? These are color experts' five top shades for rooms with limited natural light – from light and airy to dark and moody

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9 green kitchen cabinet ideas for a fresh look

Rejuvenate the hub of your home with our green kitchen cabinet ideas. From aloe to mint, sage to forest, there's a shade of green for you

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Farrow & Ball's Wimborne White is an ever-popular paint – here's why experts love this 'empathetic' white

Farrow & Ball's Wimborne White is a popular off-white paint. Here, we explore, with help from a collection of experts, what makes this paint so flattering

Real Homes

10 modern kitchen island ideas you'll want to copy

From waterfall to mixed materials, our modern kitchen island ideas will wow you. See how to get a contemporary set-up in your cook space

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10 green dining room ideas that will lift a tired space

Calming and welcoming, our green dining room ideas will help you to create a contemporary scheme that's refreshing and stylish

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Tan France proves brown is the most on-trend moody hue – and this is the Farrow & Ball shade he favors

Style guru Tan France appeared on Farrow & Ball's new podcast, where he discussed his favorite colors, including brown – here's what he has to say on this moody color trend

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5 color mistakes that could be affecting how you sleep, according to experts

Some bedroom color mistakes could be affecting how you sleep, and a makeover could be needed. We asked sleep and color experts which shades to avoid

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5 Scandinavian dining room ideas for a simplistic yet refined scheme

A Scandinavian dining room pairs clean lines with wood tones and shades of white. Here, interior designers share their favorite Scandinavian schemes

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Here's what color experts actually think about the unexpected red theory – is it really as simple as it sounds?

The unexpected red theory has taken the interior design world by storm over recent months. But how simple is it really, and what do the color experts have to say about it? We explore all here

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Farrow & Ball has just launched a new podcast on all things color – and the guests are some of the best in design

Farrow & Ball has launched a podcast, focused on all things color. Hosted by brand ambassador Patrick O'Donnell, the series explores how color has impacted the lives of exciting guests

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Bright colors are back for spring 2024 – the experts at Farrow & Ball say these two shades are the easiest to use

For an uplifting and vibrant home decor scheme this spring, Farrow & Ball's color expert Patrick O'Donnell shares two paint colors to decorate with throughout the home

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Kelly Rutherford’s Home Office Nails 'French Girl' Style — Experts Say Her Tricks "Make It Easier to Be Creative"

The 'Gossip Girl' star turned fashion week fixture reveals the latest style elevation to her home. Here's how to get the look

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Should Ceiling and Trim be Painted the Same Color? Designers Explain How This Choice Changes Your Room

Debating a new color scheme can lead to more design decisions when it comes to where your wall and ceiling color boundaries lay. But should the ceiling and trim be painted the same?

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