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Colour Ideas
The timeless paint colours that should be in your house this year
Find yourself sticking to one small section of the paint colour test card? It's time to broaden your horizons. Bold, timeless colour for your walls that won't date.
By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
Decoration
Dear Fiona: I can't figure out where to start with paint colours at home - help!
Our resident agony aunt Fiona McKenzie Johnston advises three readers (among many) who have no idea where to start with paint
By Fiona McKenzie Johnston
Decoration
Little Greene paint colours in real homes
33 examples of Little Greene's famous paints in use, from ‘Hopper’ to ‘Slaked Lime’
By Arabella Bowes and Kitty Grady
Decoration
Is there such a thing as a ‘flattering’ paint colour? If so, what is it?
Can your walls flatter your furniture and your face? Decorating experts say so
By Eleanor Cording-Booth
Decoration
Is magnolia making a comeback?
The first rule of using magnolia is – don't call it magnolia
By Christabel Chubb
Decoration
Imaginative paint effects, how to do them (and when to call in the professionals)
We all want our homes to look as interesting as possible and paint effects are a great way to do that. But what are the most popular ones, and can they be done without calling in a professional? We investigate…
By Christabel Chubb
Colour Ideas
36 pink paint ideas from the House & Garden archive
'The most flattering colour to paint your walls' according to Nicky Haslam
By Christabel Chubb
Decoration
Design ideas for bathroom paint
Bring joy and life to one of the most important rooms in the house with a simple lick of paint. After all, bathrooms aren't just functional.
By Christabel Chubb
Kitchens
Kitchen cupboard paint ideas: how to paint cabinets like a professional
The tools and steps needed to transform your kitchen cupboards and breathe new life into a room
By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
Decoration
Design ideas for blue bedrooms
If you've been considering a blue bedroom, these 17 rooms might just sway you
By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
Decoration
Everything you need to know about painting the outside of your house
It’s a great way to add character to your home but don’t forget, there are things to consider before you paint the outside of your house.
By Christabel Chubb
Decoration
How to pick a calming paint colour: your questions answered
Colour can have a powerful impact on mood and even wellbeing. With people increasingly seeing their home as their sanctuary, we consider the most calming colours
By Kitty Grady
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Farrow and Ball paint colours in real homes
It can be tricky to imagine how the tiny slab of colour on a paint chart will translate onto the walls of your house. So, for those struggling with which Farrow and Ball paint colours to choose, we've gathered our favourites in real homes so you can see exactly what they look like in situ.
By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
Decoration
A deep dive into peach as it makes its comeback
Pantone has hailed 2024 the year of ‘Peach Fuzz’ – but how do you use this divisive shade at home?
By Fiona McKenzie Johnston
Decoration
Design ideas for blue kitchens
From dark to pale and sky blues, blue kitchens never go out of style, as these winning examples prove.
By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
Furniture & accessories
Design ideas for painted furniture and how to do it yourself
If you’re looking to breathe new life into a tired piece of furniture, painting it is the way to go. Whether you’re simply colouring it, adding a geometric print or a decorative illustration, look no further for our tips and inspiration
By Virginia Clark
Decoration
A colour consultant on the colours to know for 2024
Look to the mystery and depth of nature for your colour choices in the coming year, as colour consultant Fiona de Lys takes us through the shades to know
By Fiona de Lys
Decoration
Biscuit and caramel tones are the colours to know for this year
Take inspiration from the coffee shop this autumn for your walls. These light, warm browns might seem intimidating, but they're the perfect way to bring warmth and richness into a space
By Virginia Clark
Decoration
Six colour lessons to live by now, from the paint specialist who supplied the Barbie film sets
Simon March of Color Makes People Happy shares paint lessons drawn from contemporary culture
By Fiona McKenzie Johnston
Colour Ideas
Rooms in warm, autumnal colours to inspire you as the season turns
These richly coloured rooms are comfort for the soul
By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes