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Pantone, the world-renowned authority on colour, has picked a perfectly luscious purple as this year’s must-have shade

Want to inject some colour into your scheme in an easy-going way? This is your go-to mix of shades — and it works beautifully in every space

It isn’t true you have to stick to pale shades in a small room. Here are 10 reasons to turn to the dark side…

From the palest pebble tone to deep, dramatic charcoal, grey is leading a colour revolution in our homes. Here are 10 of the best shades

Much favoured by Scandi schemes as an edgy contrast, black is now big in stylish abodes here, too. But how do you use it to best effect?

Create a child-friendly space with shades that will inspire and energise. From first steps to teenage kicks, there is a hue for every mood

Bring order to your collections and discipline to your displays by picking a colour theme and sticking to it

Black and white, white and black… Marvellous monochrome works every time for creating a smart, sophisticated bathing space

Forget the feature wall and try out some of these new, unusual ways to add a splash of statement colour to your walls

Some rules are made to be broken! Here’s why ‘paint your ceiling white’ is one of them

Feeling like your living space needs refreshing? Be inspired by nature and celebrate the season by adding luscious layers of green