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Eggshell? Satin? Gloss? Where to use what paint finish
What’s the difference between satin and eggshell and is either any good for a bathroom? We demystify paint finishes so you don’t have to
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Yellow can be a neutral – no seriously
Forget off-whites and beiges: interior designers are turning to yellow as the perfect neutral for walls and woodwork. Here's why (and the shades that work best)
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52 Little Greene paint colours in real homes
Examples of Little Greene's famous paints in use, from ‘Hopper’ and ‘French Grey’, to ‘Slaked Lime’
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8 paint tricks to make a room feel bigger
Whether it's in the finish, the pattern or the colour, there are many devices in ones arsenal which can turn a room from puny to palatial. We turned to interior designers and paint experts to find out the best one.
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Farrow & Ball launches 12 new colours – and they are everything we want in our houses right now
Earthy reds, deep greens and icy blues, this is the palette to be paying attention to.
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Green paint ideas for every room in your house, as chosen by experts
Go green with these ideas for virescent bedrooms, living rooms, hallways and bathrooms, and take inspiration from expert designers and colour consultants’ picks of the best green shades
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How to choose the right accent colour for a room
Once you've got the main colour scheme for a room under control, adding in an extra colour or two can take things to a whole new level
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Brown is the colour of the moment: this is how to use it
Love it or loathe it, brown is the style set’s colour du jour, but how to decorate with it?
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21 green living room ideas in every shade you can imagine
From vibrant bottle greens in a gloss finish, to light and dusty tones for cosy corners, green living rooms are surprisingly easy way to elevate a scheme
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The colour rules to follow, according to ten interior designers
We asked interior designers for their golden rules when it comes to choosing colours
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80+ Farrow and Ball paint colours in real homes
We’ve gathered our favourite Farrow & Ball paint colours in real homes: from Hague Blue to Setting Plaster to Railings. See exactly what they look like
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Three brilliant neutral paint schemes to copy now
Fancy going neutral but with a bit more zhuzh? Try these combinations by interior designers
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21 blue bedroom ideas that prove it's the most versatile colour around
If you've been considering a blue bedroom, these 21 rooms might just sway you
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Can a colour consultant transform your interior?
When it came to the all important paint colours for her flat, even a House & Garden editor of ten years came unstuck. Here's everything she learnt from a colour consultant
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Why you should be painting your window frames (and design ideas to inspire)
Often an afterthought, a painted window frame is a great way to tie a scheme together.
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Design ideas for gloss paint and lacquer
Gloss paint and its richer cousin, lacquer can be a brilliant way to brighten up a room and add a sense of sophistication – let there be light!
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The most searched-for paint colours of 2024
What you're Googling in the paint world now, and why…
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From ‘Dead Salmon’ to ‘Sulking Room Pink’: how do companies come up with paint names?
Do you prefer a 'does what it says on the tin’ approach, or something a little more evocative? We talk to the paint experts about what goes into the paint naming process
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Tonal layering is the interior designer paint hack you need to know
Layering varying tones of the same colour across a single room can create cohesion, cosiness and drama. Here's how to do it.
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Scared of decorating with red? These softer shades are your gateway
The best soft shades of red and how to use them, from terracottas to dusty berry hues