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Sorry, Farrow & Ball! But this is the paint shade that so many stylish homes have in common – even Ideal Home editors have it in their homes

‘Everyone asks what the paint colour is’

Ideal Home

3 Things I Just Learned About Brand New Interior Designer Color Trends

At the Livingetc x Little Greene event in New York, designers gathered together to discuss how colors are shifting and what that means for decor

Livingetc

3 Front Door Colors Designers Warn Could Be Making Your Home Look Seriously Dated

Whether you want to make a statement or harmonize with nature, there are certain front door colors to use and to avoid

Livingetc

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19 best colour combinations – the cheat sheet to creating harmonious, stylish colour schemes and avoiding clashing shades in a room

Colour experts reveal the pairings you can never go wrong with in your home

Ideal Home

Sorry, green, this is the colour all the most stylish homes are pairing with pink this summer and beyond

This tonal pairing is a classic look in the making

Ideal Home

These Are the 3 Colors Designers Say to Never Pair With Gray if You Actually Want It to Look Good

Braving a gray paint in 2026? You might want to pay attention to the 3 shades that never look good beside it

Homes & Gardens

5 outdoor kitchen trends to get your garden ready for hosting and dining – from low-cost paint updates to lighting that adds ambience

From low-cost paint updates to lighting that adds ambience

Ideal Home

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White living room ideas – these 17 real-life living spaces prove that this versatile colour scheme doesn’t have to be boring

These homes have mastered the simple but versatile living room colour scheme – and we're taking notes

Ideal Home

These outdoor kitchens all use the same simple but effective colourful trick for a striking and stylish look – and you can recreate it in a weekend

Colour is the best way to spruce up an outdoor kitchen this summer

Ideal Home

Red and Pink Are the 'Joyful' Spring Color Pairing You Need to Know About – Here’s How to Make it Work

This once-dated color pairing is making a comeback, and designers are proving it's livable and sophisticated

Homes & Gardens

What Does the Color of Your Front Door Say About You? Here's the Psychology Behind Four Popular Paint Colors

It's about setting intention and creating a good first impression

Livingetc

Designers explain why small bathrooms are 'the best place to have some fun and use bold colours'

Forget anything you might have heard about playing it safe with colour in small spaces, especially bathrooms

Woman & Home

Where to Buy Garden Furniture Paint (Yes, It's a Specific Thing) — These Are the Best Brands, With the Best Colors

Upgrading your garden furniture this season may only be a coat of paint away

Livingetc

Be Gone, White Ceilings – Ceiling Blurring Is the Genius Paint Trick That Makes Rooms Feel Instantly Taller

Here's why designers are ditching white paint and bringing color to the fifth wall

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Why Your White Walls Look Yellow – And the Perfect Paint Shades Color Experts Choose to Fix It

Color and paint experts reveal exactly how to choose the right white paint for you – and the key things to look out for

Ideal Home

The 'peek-a-boo' paint theory is the new trick experts are using to make a room look interesting – ‘It can completely change the feeling of a room’

Here's how to make these unexpected flashes of bold colour work in your home

Ideal Home

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

Livingetc

3 Colors That Work Particularly Well in North-Facing Kitchens — They're the "Difference Between a Room That Feels Inviting and One That Falls Flat"

Choosing the right paint color can make or break your north-facing kitchen; these are the hues that the experts recommend

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Homes & Gardens

10 Years On, Is Millennial Pink Making a Comeback? How Designers Are Using This Nostalgic Shade in 2026

Spoiler alert, the answer is yes, but really it never went away! We reveal why experts can't get enough of this versatile shade

Livingetc

11 Happy Colors to Paint a Bedroom — The Uplifting Shades Interior Designers Recommend to Give Rooms a Dopamine Boost

Sunshine yellows, peachy pinks, and uplifting greens — these are the colors to paint your bedroom to bring joy to your sleep space

Homes & Gardens

I Caved and Painted My Small Bathroom a Chic Dark Color – But Here’s What No One Warned Me About Before I Followed the Trend

It looked perfect on Instagram, but living with it taught me a crucial lesson about small, dark spaces

Livingetc

5 Ways to Make Radiators Actually Look Good — Designers Share How to Turn These Eyesores Into Design Moments (and Some Are So Easy to Do)

Interior designers explain how this (often) unsightly necessity can become an intentional part of your home's decor

Livingetc

Designers Say to Skip These 6 'Outdated' Wallpaper Styles in 2026 — And Share What They'd Do Instead

While wallpaper will never be completely off the cards, certain colors, styles, and applications can date your home

Homes & Gardens

The Vintage Interior Trends Designers Predict Will Define Homes in 2026

From floral prints to fluid silhouettes, these are the vintage trends to look out for in 2026

Ideal Home

I wish I’d known this one thing before painting my walls – it would have stopped dark borders ruining my room renovation

Learn from my mistake by following this expert advice on how to avoid it

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