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What Are the Best Paint Colors for East-Facing Rooms? Choose These to Balance the Morning Sun and Afternoon Light, Just Right

Color experts share the five shades you need to know when painting east-facing rooms

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3 Problems With Matte Paint That People Never Talk About — Because Super Flatt Finishes Are Popular, Not Perfect

No paint is without its disadvantages. Here's what experts have to say about using matte paint, and how to overcome its potential downsides

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Farrow & Ball’s Scallop is quickly becoming the go-to neutral paint shade – this is how to use the versatile new colour in your home

Despite its recent launch, the Scallop shade by Farrow & Ball is already the new go-to neutral that everybody's obsessed with

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Setting Plaster vs. Dead Salmon – what's the difference between these iconic Farrow & Ball pink paints and which is the better choice for you?

The battle of the plaster pink paints

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Interior experts reveal the bedroom colours that are officially out of style in 2025 – and the shades replacing them

These are the new colourways you'll want on your radar

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Should a Living Room Be Painted Dark or Light? We Asked Design Experts to Settle The Age-Old Debate

The color of your living room can completely shift the mood of your entire home, so the question remains: should you go light or dark...?

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I promise, these 6 best white Farrow & Ball paints will end your search for the perfect shade

White but not boring: these are the best Farrow & Ball shades you need to know about

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Here's Why Decorating With Mustard Yellow Helps Fill Your Interiors With a Sense of "Confident Calm"

There is so much more to decorating with this turmeric-tinted sauce-wiggled-on-a-hotdog not-quite-yellow shade than meets the eye

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Everyone's Going Crazy for This One New Shade From Farrow & Ball Online — So What's the Big Deal With 'Scallop'?

It's a classic beige, but with a hint of blush — and it's the shade we're expecting to see in every minimalist's home this year

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Everyone is already obsessed with Farrow & Ball Scallop – it's the perfect new neutral paint you need to test ASAP

Farrow & Ball’s Scallop is a brand new neutral, and it's got so much praise already for being that perfect soft warm neutral paint. Here's everything you need to know about Farrow & Ball's new addition

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Farrow & Ball Just Brought Back 3 "Archive" Colors — Here's Why They're Important in Design Right Now

The British paint brand has reintroduced some cult classics, and they feel more relevant than ever

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Farrow & Ball is changing the way we think about pastel paint with these 9 sophisticated shades

It's time to rethink baby pink. These Farrow & Ball pastel paints prove that soft colors can create a calm, chic, and enduringly tasteful interiors

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The chicest interior door colors you’ll want in your home in 2025 – because white isn't the only option

From dark and elegant, to soft and playful, take inspiration from these 7 stylish interior door colors

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Farrow & Ball just revived three of its archive paint colors – here's how to decorate with these beautifully complex shades according to a color expert

Farrow & Ball's paint and color expert Patrick O'Donnell talks through the trio of heritage paint shades that are all rich, luxurious, and deeply classic

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The End of 'Quiet' Interiors? Loud Luxury Is the Trend Redefining Modern Opulence

The cultural pendulum is swinging. This time, bold, drama-filled, luxury interiors are taking center stage

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Farrow & Ball's De Nimes is 'timeless and flexible to use in any room' – here's how to decorate with this muted blue paint

Here's all you need to know about decorating with De Nimes for a sophisticated space

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Which Farrow & Ball paint shades are the most popular in 2025? These are the 7 trending colours to decorate your home with this year

The bestselling Farrow & Ball shades loved by many

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6 'Energetic Colors' for Vitality and "Sophisticated Interiors", According To Psychologists And Design Experts

Need an energy boost? These hues do far more than add gusto to your interiors, here's how to shake up your home's vibe

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6 nostalgic colors interior designers are loving in 2025 – perfect for creating a stand-out transitional scheme

Interior designers and color experts share their current favorite nostalgic colors, for a characterful and comforting space

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Colors that always work in a neutral scheme – 6 shades designers swear by for a pared-down palette

Beyond the brown, beige, ecru, and oatmeal, why not add a splash of color to your neutral scheme? Here are the shades that have designers' seal of approval

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These 6 paint colors from Farrow & Ball are equal parts calming and cozy – here's how to use these beyond-the-trend shades

From soft neutrals to soothing blues, these Farrow & Ball shades have much to offer

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Navy Doesn't Just Support a Space, It Defines It — Here's Why, Where, and How to Decorate With the Dynamic Shade

It's dark but it's so much more than black, and don't you dare call it a neutral. I'm shining a new light on decorating with navy

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If you color drench any room make it this one – 5 color-centric entryways that make the most of this often overlooked space

Here's why color drenching is the best way to decorate your entryway and which paints work perfectly with the look

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You're Not Using Teal to Decorate With Enough — I'm a Color Expert and Know How to Make It Work for Your Home

Teal shifts between blue and green — it’s time to harness that power and make the most of its fun, nature-tinted take on vibrancy

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What colors will replace burgundy in 2025? 7 shades designers love that offer a similarly sumptuous feel

Burgundy is revered for its cozy yet sophisticated qualities, but there are some more dynamic, nuanced colors giving it a run for its money

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