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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

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?

From designer collabs to nature-inspired collections and colours of the year, these are the latest paint launches to inspire your next decorating project

We love the new Stevie bag almost as much as we love interiors – so, naturally, we're taking its gorgeous autumnal colour palette home

From warmer neutrals to softer greens, playful pinks and sophisticated blues, Little Greene’s latest colours showcase a shift towards gentler, more characterful interiors

When Emily Dobbs and her husband were renovating their Victorian maisonette in north London, they knew it had to be a sanctuary for their little boy, Alfie, who has autism and ADHD. Here, Emily – an interior designer – discusses how she approached her most important and personal project to date

If you’re looking to breathe new life into your furniture, or create a unique piece for your home, getting the paint brush out could be the answer. Here's everything you need to know about how to give furniture painting a go

As stylish and classic as your perfect pair of jeans – here’s why denim has a place in every decor scheme

We are supposed to let our children express themselves creatively, but what happens when their ‘vision’ clashes dramatically with your own? Our agony aunt attempts to find the aesthetic link between skate culture and William Morris for a reader whose son is begging to paint his walls with black paint

A place for reflection, creation and, most importantly, aestheticising melancholia, it is also the prefect setting for an emotional reset

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

Forget safe white, I tried this dark Farrow & Ball shade in my tiny cottage living room and it instantly felt warmer and cosier than neutral alternatives

No budget for an interior designer? Working with a paint consultant can make a room sing for a fraction of the cost

Level up your alfresco space for summer living and beyond with these expert-recommended hues and decorating tips

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