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10 mistakes to avoid when painting wooden furniture, according to experts

Painting experts share the dos and don'ts of painting wooden furniture, ensuring your attempts are rewarded with successful, long-lasting results

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6 ways to decorate with Farrow & Ball Down Pipe, a dramatic black paint

We adore Farrow & Ball's stunning Down Pipe, learn how to use it with top tips from designers

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These are the 5 best red paints chosen by color experts for a vibrant but liveable scheme

Decorating with red is a brave choice. Guaranteed to add drama and create an energizing scheme, choose from these five red paints that are also liveable

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What are the least popular colors to decorate with? And why designers say we should be using them more in 2024

According to design experts, these three colors are some of the most unpopular in home decor – but there are actually lots of reasons to embrace them

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These are the best color schemes for a guest bedroom, according to paint experts at Farrow & Ball

What are the best color schemes for a guest bedroom? Farrow & Ball's color expert suggests three ideas, perfect for a warm and calming feel

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If you're a lover of neutrals, these 7 expert tips will make it easier to bring color into your home

What's the best way to begin decorating with color if you're used to neutral decor? Interior designers and color experts explain seven different ideas

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How to decorate with Dead Salmon, Farrow & Ball's perfect earthy pink

Dead Salmon by Farrow & Ball is a bestseller, it's versatile, timeless and can work with any room and any style. Here's how designers recommend using this earthy pink

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5 ways to decorate with Farrow & Ball's Green Smoke – an endlessly versatile paint color

Interior designers explain how to decorate with Farrow & Ball's popular Green Smoke paint: a muted green that can be styled in so many ways

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6 ways to use Setting Plaster, Farrow & Ball's iconic pink(ish) paint

Farrow & Ball's Setting Plaster has become one of the brand's best sellers, here designers talk us through how they use this not-quite-pink, not-quite-beige shade

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6 best sage green paints that interior designers swear by

What are the best sage green paint colors? We spoke to interior designers and color experts to round up six of the best sage green hues to create a restful home

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Minimalists love decorating with this surprising dark color - it's such a clever alternative to neutrals for moody spaces

We're seeing an unexpectedly bold color choice come through in otherwise minimalist spaces - here's what designers are choosing when they go to the dark side of decorating

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This is the most versatile shade you can bring into your home – designers share the 5 best greige paints

Not quite as cool as gray but not as warm as beige, greige is the perfect versatile neutral, here designers talk us through their favorite picks

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What are the most energizing colors? Designers say these 5 hues will enliven the home

What are the best colors to create an energized feel in the home? According to design experts, these 5 hues will enliven the home with their saturated tones

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'Solid, dependable, and grounded' - 5 ways to use brown colour psychology in your home

Colour experts reveal the power of brown colour psychology in interior design

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Designer Amber Lewis proves 2024 trends are all about dark cabinets and glossy finishes in this kitchen before and after

Designed by interior designer Amber Lewis, this kitchen transformation proves that 2024 will be dominated by dark cabinets. We explore how to create the look

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5 colors designers say are outdated for bathrooms - and what they're choosing instead for 2024

Design a bathroom to last by picking an on-trend color with real staying power. Here are the shades to avoid according to the designers

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What colors go with white? 5 expert-approved color combinations to try

What are the best color combinations for white? We spoke to the color experts to get their take, explaining which hues should be paired with white for a stylish look

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Border your curtains, spend on taps and embrace limewash… how to everything-proof your home

Scuffed walls, greasy wooden floors and claw marks on the sofa – our homes can take quite a pounding. Experts on how to spill, pet and kid-proof your house.

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Small living room ideas – take inspiration from these 50 stylish yet compact lounges and turn your own into a standout space

This is how to make the most of every inch of a small living room and make it look elevated at the same time

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5 colors you should never paint a small living room – designers warn us to steer clear of these 'shrinking' hues

Interior designers and color psychologists are ditching certain paint colors in small living rooms, and providing alternative suggestions for each palette

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4 paint colors to make your bedroom feel cooler the paint experts swear by (and three to avoid)

The colors that will make your bedroom feel cooler during the warmer months, picked by the paint experts

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Paint Colors for 2024 — 12 Shades Designers are Using This Year That Define the Mood of the Moment

Design experts predict you'll be tucking into rich shades of chocolate brown in the very near future, as these are the best paint colors for 2024

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5 colors that make living rooms look bigger - how design experts give small spaces an airier feel

White is the obvious space-boosting shade but what other colors can make a living room look bigger too? Our experts reveal all

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What shade of grey paint on the walls will make my room look bigger? We ask color experts

Don't let an ill-informed paint selection shrink your room - these are the shades of grey that will maximize the sense of space

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Pastel living room ideas – 11 on-trend color schemes to inspire your next project

From barely there pink to mint, lavender and sky blue, we've got your pastel living room ideas covered

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