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The Very British Edit: Welcoming Spring Into Every Room – Transform Your Home with Color That Energizes, Inspires, and Celebrates the Season

Infuse your home with the spirit of spring – vibrant colors and seasonal accents that create warmth, joy, and a fresh new energy

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In a noisy world of ever-changing design trends, these core moods, styles, and motifs are the timeless looks to follow in 2026

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This modern cottage is designed for family life and style

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An Edwardian property across the street proved a dream renovation project

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I persuaded my partner to let me paint our living room walls pink, and the result was transformative – it's the ultimate new neutral

It completely changed how the room feels

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Interior experts say we'll be waving goodbye to these outdated bedroom colours in 2026 – these are the trends replacing them

Goodbye cool whites, hello rich and earthy tones

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10 Years On, Is Millennial Pink Making a Comeback? How Designers Are Using This Nostalgic Shade in 2026

Spoiler alert, the answer is yes, but really it never went away! We reveal why experts can't get enough of this versatile shade

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6 Green Paint Colors to Avoid When Decorating — Including the 90s-Rave-Style-Fever-Dream Green on My Living Room Wall

So I guess it's true — it's not always easy being green

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11 Happy Colors to Paint a Bedroom — The Uplifting Shades Interior Designers Recommend to Give Rooms a Dopamine Boost

Sunshine yellows, peachy pinks, and uplifting greens — these are the colors to paint your bedroom to bring joy to your sleep space

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They're Not Just White Walls — These 12 Neutral Color Schemes, Taken From Richly-Layered Real Spaces, Are Pure Inspiration for Pared-Back Palettes

From chocolate brown layered with ochre to plaster pink rooms, these are the neutral color palettes to try in 2026

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You’ve probably heard of the ‘5th wall’ paint trend, but what about the ‘6th wall’? – experts reveal why it's one of the biggest paint trends of 2026

Last year was all about focusing on the ceiling, but 2026 belongs to the floor

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4 Warm Color Schemes to Decorate With That Bring the Heat (Even in the Middle of Winter)

From obvious reds and yellows to more nuanced shades, there are plenty of ways to add warmth to your space through color

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Can an all-white home survive kids and pets? How it works for this family of four (with bonus bunnies)...

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Pinterest just revealed the year-defining colour palette for 2026 – this is how interior designers recommend using these 5 shades in your home

The 5 most searched shades on Pinterest are out – which one will you add to your vision board this year?

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Nature-inspired greens, plaster pinks, and even much richer tones —these paint shades set a calming base to any interior scheme

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The Vintage Interior Trends Designers Predict Will Define Homes in 2026

From floral prints to fluid silhouettes, these are the vintage trends to look out for in 2026

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10 Colors to Use Instead of Plain White, According to Interior Designers Who Want Your Home to Look More Interesting

Bored with decorating with white paint? These are the more exciting alternatives to try, from smoky green to pale blue

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2026 is all about 'cocooning' bedrooms – the 7 bedroom decor trends shaping our sleep spaces in the new year

Transform your bedroom into a restful and nurturing space

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Ralph Lauren Colors Work Well for Christmas, Sure, but Here's Why the Iconic Heritage Brand Actually Has "Enduring Appeal" in Our Interiors

It's the colors you know and love — deep reds, forest greens, creams, and navy blues — but with more specific design

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Railings is one of Farrow & Ball’s most popular colours – if you’re a fan you’ll also love these 3 expert-approved alternatives

The near-black paint shade is an icon in its own right, and these options are just as good

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Every Important Color of the Year Announcement for 2026 so Far — And What It Says About Our Interiors Over the Next Year

Deep burgundies take the lead with soothing yet saturated teals and caramels following closely behind (oh, and white)

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