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The Designer of This Luxury Country Cottage Had to Fight for the 'Golden' Paint Color, But Now I'm Convinced Every Home Should Be Painted in It

At The Grove Hotel's renovated lodge, a modern take on country interiors meets with a color palette that feels both rich and grounding

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7 best bedroom paint colours for a restful and serene decor

Colour experts share the key bedroom paint colours needed to create a calming retreat for rest and relaxation

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Move over Farrow & Ball – Dulux’s Heritage paint range has a bestseller shoppers can’t get enough of

This timeless shade rivals the luxury brand

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I'll never paint a room without it – this genius tool doubles as a paint tin opener and brush, and makes decorating so much easier

This is now one of my painting essentials

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If you like Farrow & Ball’s iconic Sulking Room Pink, you’ll also love these 4 expert-recommended alternative paint colours

If you're already a fan of this cult pink, these are the other shades to have on your radar from different brands

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How to decorate with natural light, depending on your aspect

North, south, east or west facing, light affects your colour choice, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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Teenage boy bedroom ideas – 24 ways to help your teen create a functional space he’ll love and feel comfortable in

These are the top tips on how to guide your teen to making the best choices for his room

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13 of the Best Paint Brands for Luxurious-Looking Interiors, as Rated by Professional Painters and Serial Redecorators

As it turns out, the people who know which paint brands really are the best are the people who paint walls with them day in and day out

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Lidl's super stylish garden parasol is identical to Habitat's sell-out version but half the price

You wouldn't believe this stylish parasol was only £15

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Find it hard to get out of bed in the morning? Experts say this simple design trick could be the wake-up call you need

Painting your ceiling could be the key to improving your morning

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The 3 worst colours for a small living room – experts reveal which shades are going to make your compact lounge look even smaller and less inviting

Are you choosing a new colour scheme for your compact lounge? Then best avoid these 3 shades

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Are these really the hottest colours of the year?

Design brands and influencers line up every year to predict the hottest shades in products, fashion and interiors. Who called it right in 2025?

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4 shed paint colours that will boost the value of your home and look appealing to buyers, according to experts

Increase your home's kerb appeal with these stunning shades

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Should you paint your walls as soon as you move in? Design experts say this is how long you should wait to avoid making a mistake

Paint experts reveal the best amount of time to wait before painting your new home's walls

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Is colour drenching a bedroom a good idea? 7 rooms that prove it is

7 stunning bedrooms that prove it is

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What is the best paint finish for your hallway? Paint experts unanimously agree on which to go for and the one to avoid at all costs

If you’re thinking of painting your hallway walls, this is the paint finish to invest in

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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

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What colours make a small bedroom look more expensive? 7 shades, recommended by the experts

Give your bijou bedroom a luxury look with one of these transformational shades

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5 most welcoming colours to paint a front door, according to experts and colour psychology

Send out the welcoming vibes before the door is even open

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Is your front door colour going out of style in 2025? Experts reveal the shades fading in popularity this year and the ones replacing them

These are the front door colours that are going out of style in 2025 – and the new shades taking their place

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I asked 6 interior designers and stylists what paint finish is their go-to for walls and ceilings – they all agreed these are the best

If you're making over your walls and ceilings with a new coat of paint, these are the finishes you should go for

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4 surprising areas in your home that experts say you really shouldn't paint white – and what to do with them instead

And which colours to choose for them instead

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7 places in your home you’re probably forgetting to paint – but design experts say you really shouldn’t

These are the spots pros recommend highlighting with colour

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Interior paint colour trends 2026: 9 hues you'll be seeing everywhere this year

Looking to refresh your space? These trending colours are just the thing to transform your home one room at a time

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3 simple ways to transform your home with colour ready for spring

A little paint and lots of creativity can go a long way

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