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How to decorate with pink if your other half hates it

Sweet and sugary shades are not for everyone, but colour drenching with earthy tones, or treating pink as an almost-neutral, could convince the doubters – as our experts explain
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The new autumn paint shades to know

From designer collabs to nature-inspired collections and colours of the year, these are the latest paint launches to inspire your next decorating project
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Little Greene has launched 26 new paint colours – a collection to be mixed and layered

From warmer neutrals to softer greens, playful pinks and sophisticated blues, Little Greene’s latest colours showcase a shift towards gentler, more characterful interiors
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Experiencing colour fatigue? 4 paint consultants on what hues designers are retiring, and why we've fallen out of love with them

Colour fatigue is inevitable when you're seeing the same paints plastered across every home on your feed, but fear not, the feeling won't last forever. These experts share how to rectify it
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How to choose paint colours for sunny rooms, according to the experts

Paint colours can look completely different depending on the light, so what's the trick to choosing the best shade for a sun-filled space? We asked the experts for their advice
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The unexpected kitchen colour combinations we’re loving right now

It might be a practical space, but it needn’t be boring. These punchy palettes are sure to bring your kitchen to life
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Why it is essential to add a touch of black to every room

Ever been daunted by the prospect of using black? Fear not: Fiona McKenzie Johnston explores how to add a touch of the colour that isn't a colour to any room
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Colours and their meaning: How colour psychology really works

Getting colour right in your own home is trickier than it sounds. But with a grasp of the basics of colour theory, creating beautiful spaces becomes so much easier. House & Garden shares everything you need to know about colour and its meaning
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Three brilliant neutral schemes to copy now

Fancy going neutral but with a bit more zhuzh? Try these combinations by interior designers
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Three popular colour pairings from the 2010s that are making a comeback

It’s good news for those who enjoy brilliantly bold (and potentially divisive) colour combinations
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Colour psychologists on the four palettes you should try at home

Though colour is important, the exact tone matters more
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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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The H&G-approved colour combinations we're loving for autumn

What are the colours that are grabbing our attention this season? One in particular seems to be making quite a comeback