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Burgundy interiors: how to use this colour at home
Rich, warm and sophisticated, burgundy is the perfect colour for creating an inviting, enveloping atmosphere
By Virginia Clark
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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
By Katrina Harper-Lewis
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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
By Katrina Harper-Lewis
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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
By Eve Williams
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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
By Marco Mansi
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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
By Katrina Harper-Lewis
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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
By Amy Bradford
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The failsafe paint colour combinations that the experts always return to
If there’s one thing trickier than picking a paint colour, it’s finding two (or more) that work together. Here are ideas to steal from those in the know
By Christabel Chubb
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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
By Fiona McKenzie Johnston
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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
By House & Garden
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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
By Virginia Clark
Decoration
Three brilliant neutral schemes to copy now
Fancy going neutral but with a bit more zhuzh? Try these combinations by interior designers
By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
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The inviting colour combinations you should try at home this winter
These tried-and-tested colour combinations are perfect for creating just the right atmosphere on cold winter days
By Virginia Clark
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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
By Rose Washbourn and Arabella Bowes
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Colour psychologists on the four palettes you should try at home
Though colour is important, the exact tone matters more
By Michelle Mastro
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11 rooms which demonstrate why blue and brown is the perfect colour scheme
Blue and brown colour schemes have been making a splash all over the pages of House & Garden in the last couple of years. These are the most stylish examples – and we're dying to copy them
By House & Garden
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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.
By Eve Delaney
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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
By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
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Anna Spiro’s top tips for using pattern and colour
The Australian designer is known for her clever use of bold hues and eye-catching prints. In this extract from the new edition of her book A Life in Pattern, she shares the secrets to creating a bright and beautiful home
By Anna Spiro
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The sage green paint colours that decorating experts recommend
Planning to smother your walls in sage green? We asked interior designers to share their favourite paint colours, and offer inspiration for how to use them
By Christabel Chubb