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Double-drenching isn’t the only trending paint technique. Our panel of style experts shares some creative ways you can use paint to craft a more unique space

What are the best hues to combine? Top designers share their favourite pairings and they are divine

Brighten a blank kitchen by introducing multi-hued touches that add instant warmth and personality to the engine room of the home

New paints and papers, selected by Amelia Thorpe

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