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These are the colour combinations dating your home in 2026 – and they have one thing in common

And experts reveal the colour pairings replacing them this year

Ideal Home

Kate Upton’s Pink and Red Living Room Turns a ‘Villainized’ Color Combination Into a High-Fashion Statement

Pairing pink and red was once seen as against the rules, but the actress and her husband, Justin Verlander, make it look incredible in their New York City apartment

Homes & Gardens

Decorative borders are the latest paint trend I’m seeing everywhere – ‘It’s a simple but impactful way to add personality’

This is how to use this fun, playful paint trend in your home

Ideal Home

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Interiors experts reveal the 4 living room colours going out of style in 2026 – and the new go-to shades replacing them

Is your living room colour scheme on the list?

Ideal Home

The beauty of green and how to style this versatile shade

The new go-to, green is having a moment in the home, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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This is the shade replacing brilliant white in your home in 2026 – it looks less stark and feels warmer and cosier

Brilliant white is on its way out this year – this is the paint shade to go for instead

Ideal Home

I’m seeing teal everywhere right now – but these are 3 colours you should never pair with it if you want your home to look timeless, not dated

This once-dated colour is back for 2026

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Interior experts say we'll be waving goodbye to these outdated bedroom colours in 2026 – these are the trends replacing them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

Ideal Home

The 3 Dulux paint colours that interior experts always use – the classic shades they go to time and time again

These three shades have stood the test of time

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Colour expert reveals how to avoid a ‘hostile colour palette’ when using bold shades in a home – ‘It’s not about a single colour being angry’

It can make the difference between a restless and a relaxing home

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Railings is one of Farrow & Ball’s most popular colours – if you’re a fan you’ll also love these 3 expert-approved alternatives

The near-black paint shade is an icon in its own right, and these options are just as good

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'The hallway is a showstopper’ – how Paloma Faith is breathing new life into this timeless interiors trend

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Dulux has named its 2026 Colours of the Year. Here’s how to use them

This trio of jazzy blues can add depth and drama to your home

The Independent UK

Thought cool shades were out of style? Dulux's Color of the Year reveal just made blue hot again for 2026

Long-established British paint brand Dulux announces a family of blues as its 2026 Colors of the Year

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There's no Dulux Colour of the Year 2026 – there are three! A fabulous trio of soothing blue shades

The paint specialists are breaking with tradition and naming three tones to influence the year ahead

Livingetc

Unexpectedly, Dulux Just Announced a Trio as Its Color(s) of the Year for 2026 — They'll "Soothe, Steady, or Excite, Depending on How You Play It"

Blue has been a popular interior color for centuries, but it's far from one note

Ideal Home

It’s all about blue in 2026 – Dulux reveals not one but three shades of blue as its colours of the year

Get ready to embrace blue in your home next year – Dulux crowns 3 shades of the world’s favourite colour as its colours of the year 2026

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6 rooms that demonstrate why blue and green are this year's coolest colour pairing

It's the duo that works in almost every room of the house!

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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.

Ideal Home

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

Ideal Home

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

Ideal Home

These are the 3 wall colours to avoid if you have a green kitchen – and the expert-approved shades to try instead

Pair your green cabinets carefully as there are some shades that just won't work

Ideal Home

What is a ‘spa-den'? How to create the ultimate space to unwind in your own garden

Bring calm and relaxation to your garden

Livingetc

I Went to the Chelsea Flower Show and Picked Up on These 8 Big Trends That Everyone Should Be Using to Design Their Gardens

From the lessons learned from the best show gardens at this year's event to the emerging styles in outdoor furniture and plants, here's what I gleaned from attending the Chelsea Flower Show

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3 retro bedroom colour schemes that are back in fashion – how to make them feel modern this time around

These 3 shades are getting a new lease of life for 2025

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