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‘Rejuvenating, energising and calm’ – experts reveal why green is the perfect colour to create a happy home

Boost your mood with this soothing shade

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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

Ideal Home

If a Color Could Capture an Era, 'Eau de Nil' Would be "Pure 1930s" — Meet the Soft Egypt-Inspired Shade You Need to Know

Slightly more dusty than a mint, not quite as silky as a celadon, it's a shade-shifting hue, perhaps not dissimilar to the river it's named after

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Meet the NiD25 – The Future of Design Starts Now

We're very proud to announce the designers making up the first NiD25, who will help to change the face of the industry given the right support

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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

Ideal Home

Zoe Ball's stunning home is a masterclass in using on-trend colours to add personality

The beloved broadcaster shares the surprising yet 'iconic' inspiration behind her thoughtful colour scheme

Woman & Home

7 best colours to paint a windowless bathroom that will transform the mood of a dark wash space

A bathroom without a view needn’t sink your plans for a warm and welcoming retreat

Ideal Home

5 bedroom colors going out of style in 2025 –and what designers are using instead for a stylish sleep space

Designers are ditching these bedroom colors in favor of these on-trend and more restful alternatives

Homes & Gardens

What colors go best with butter yellow? 8 equally delicious shades to pair with spring's hottest color trend

Inspired to elevate your home this spring with chic pale yellows? Here are the best colors to complete your scheme

Homes & Gardens

Bathroom colors going out of style in 2025 – and the designer-approved shades to decorate with instead

These are the colors to swerve in your bathroom decor if you want to create a stylish and design-led space, according to experts

Homes & Gardens

Why red and yellow is the unique color combination that deserves a spot in your home – and how interior designers get it right

Red and yellow is an underrated color combination in need of a reputation resurrection. We take a look at five elegant rooms that expertly execute this tricky-to-get-right pairing

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The chicest interior door colors you’ll want in your home in 2025 – because white isn't the only option

From dark and elegant, to soft and playful, take inspiration from these 7 stylish interior door colors

Homes & Gardens

How to update your home for spring without buying anything new – 5 easy ways to reinvent your home for the season for less

Interior designers say that these 5 tweaks will make your home feel refreshed and new without actually spending any money, just in time for spring

Homes & Gardens

What is Light Reflective Value and why is it important when choosing paint colors? Experts share all you need to know

LRV affects how your chosen paint color interacts with light

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5 rooms that prove color drenching your bedroom is a good idea

From rich terracotta to deep plum, these 5 bedroom looks showcase color-drenching in the best way possible

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Exterior Paint Trends for 2025 Are Surprisingly Timeless — And Little Greene’s Colorful Outdoor Collection Proves It

Natural greens, softened blacks, and heritage blues — Little Greene’s outdoor range proves that when it comes to curb appeal, classic never fades

Homes & Gardens

The 6 best bedroom colors for a guaranteed good night's sleep, according to a color psychologist and interior paint experts

Create a soothing sleep space with these expert-suggested colors – from restful greens to gentle pinks

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The 'red thread' is the design trick I used to plan all the colour schemes in my new home – it puts an end to paint indecision

How to use 'red thread' theory to choose the perfect colors for your home

Homes & Gardens

What’s the best paint finish to use when decorating with dark colors? Paint experts share all you need to know

Elevate your dark color scheme by using the best paint finishes, from matte to gloss

Homes & Gardens

Color rules for neutral schemes – 5 simple ways to make a neutral room more exciting, as explained by experts

Your neutral color scheme won't lack interest with these expert-suggested rules

Homes & Gardens

Small paint projects that will have a big impact – 6 simple ways to elevate your home with paint

Refresh your home with a fresh coat of paint in these creative places, from kitchen cabinets to staircases

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7 'Unhappy' Colors That Color Psychology Experts Would Never Paint Their Walls

Color plays the biggest role in dictating the mood of a space — and these seven shades can read a bit depressing

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