Colour Ideas
Decoration
Burgundy interiors: how to use this colour at home
Rich, warm and sophisticated, burgundy is the perfect colour for creating an inviting, enveloping atmosphere
Paint
89 Farrow and Ball paint colours in real homes
Looking for a new paint colour but don’t know where to start? These examples of Farrow & Ball colours in real-life rooms will give you plenty of fresh inspiration
Decoration
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
Colour Ideas
The best white paint for your home, according to the experts
White seems like it should be the simplest paint colour to choose – but it’s actually the most complex. To help you decide, we’ve asked stylists, interior designers and colour experts to share their idea of the best white paint
Decoration
High-gloss lacquer is back, with light- and life-enhancing results
It's glamorous and practical, it amplifies light, views and space – and makes any room a talking point. After years of matt, is it time you allowed your home to shine?
Decoration
22 colour drenching ideas that'll inspire your next renovation
Want your space to feel cosy and homely? Start by colour drenching your room
Shopping
The Mulberry Stevie bags are our latest inspiration for colourful autumn interiors
We love the new Stevie bag almost as much as we love interiors – so, naturally, we're taking its gorgeous autumnal colour palette home
Decoration
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
Decoration
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
Shopping
5 paint specialists on the best colours to brighten a dark hallway
It's the perennial design conundrum: how do you brighten hallways that are lacking in natural light and space? These design experts recommend the best paint colours to do so
Decoration
11 experts share their golden rules for choosing paint colours
The process can be daunting, but with a few tips and tricks up your sleeve, you might just enjoy it (and get it right). We’ve asked interior designers and colour specialists to share their trade secrets to help you on your way
Decoration
How to make a room feel bright without colour
Yes, it really is possible to have a lively, dynamic scheme without a punchy palette
Decoration
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
Decoration
How to use ‘difficult’ paint colours in your interiors
While the boldest of paint colours are often dismissed as being a little too brash and bold, they might be just what your rooms need – as these examples from the archive prove
Decoration
How to use one of Farrow & Ball’s most popular pink paints
Looking for the perfect warm neutral? ‘Setting Plaster’ ticks all the boxes (and we have the examples to prove it)
Shopping
The best blue paints according to the decorating experts
Thinking of painting a room blue? We’ve asked colour consultants, stylists and interior designers to share their favourite blue hue and how best to complement it
Decoration
Is magnolia paint making a comeback?
The first rule of using magnolia paint: don't call it magnolia.
Decoration
How to (and how not to) decorate a north-facing room
North-facing rooms don't need to be cold: take this indispensable advice from the experts to ensure your space is as warm and cosy as any other room in the house
Design Ideas
53 yellow paint ideas to bring sunshine into your rooms
Yellow is certainly among the most uplifting of colours. Whether you go for a citrus shade, an elegant mustard or a soft, creamy butter tone, there is a shade of yellow that will spark at least a little joy
Decoration
How to do a blue bedroom that doesn't feel cold
Used correctly, blue can be one of the most joyful and useful colours. Here's how to make a warm, comfortable bedroom using blue.