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Meet Annie Sloan: entrepreneur, artist, and Chalk Paint doyenne
Annie Sloan talks about her peripatetic upbringing and the influences throughout her life that spawned an illustrious career. Interview by Janet Gleeson
The best Farrow & Ball paint colours for 2023
Everything you need to know about Farrow & Ball, from their sustainable methods to the best paint colours to have on your radar for a new years home refresh.
The best Little Greene paint colours
Everything you need to know about Little Greene Paint Company, including their sustainability mission and the best paint colours to get your hands on right now
How to decorate with green: our expert advice for designing a green room
Whether you're wanting a forest green living room or a sage green accent bathroom wall, green is one of the most versatile colours in home decor. Here, we provide our expert advice, tips and tricks on decorating with green – and the antique pieces that will make a green room pop
How to decorate with teal: our expert advice for designing a teal room
Our expert advice, tips and decorating ideas for decorating with teal – and the best antique pieces to pair with this bold, vibrant colour
How to decorate with coral pink tones
Coral and blush hues can bring a cosy warmth to a living space, but too much can be too saccharine. Here, we suggest a few ways to incorporate coral pink tones into your interior design and the other colours and textures you can use to complement it
How to decorate with neutral paint colours
Why warm, dreamy neutrals are the perfect backdrop for affordable antiques
The best Edward Bulmer paint colours for 2023
Edward Bulmer's natural heritage paint colours are a great option for upcycling, restoration or home improvement projects. Here, we pick some of the best colours in Bulmer's eco-friendly plant-based paint range
The best Dulux Heritage paint colours for 2023
From historic colour research to recyclable paints, Dulux Heritage has created a unique brand and a range of beautiful shades. Here are some of the best paint colours in their portfolio to inspire your upcycling or home renovation projects
Best front door paint colours: inspirational looks for your home
A lick of paint on the front door will instantly transform the look of your home, as well as being a great opportunity to express your personality through colour
Annie Sloan on her love of fine art and eclectic decorating style
The interior design legend and creator of Chalk Paint explains how she collects antiques and what's at the top of her interiors shopping list
The best Chalk Paint colours to paint your home or upcycle your furniture
Paints inspired by period properties and formulas sensitive to the environment; here's our round-up of the best shades of Chalk Paints by Annie Sloan to add to your basket
Escape to the Chateau's Angel Strawbridge on her passion for vintage
Star of Channel 4’s Escape to the Chateau Angel Strawbridge tells us about the chateau, her most prized possessions and decorating triumphs
Drew Pritchard: how to add colour to your home
We talk to antiques dealer and restoration expert Drew, known for his love of industrial pieces and cool signature style, about his passion for colour
How to choose the best front door for your period home
Boost the decor of your front door with our guide to buying the perfect example for your home
Five colour palettes to decorate your home with
In today’s climate, it’s more important than ever to feel safe and uplifted at home. Here, Sophie Hannam offers five joyful colour schemes to dial up your decorating and help your space feel serene
Your guide to buying eco-friendly paint
What to consider when looking for an earth-friendly paint. Take note – they come in various shades of green…
Spiced Honey is named Dulux Colour of the Year for 2019
This versatile, neutral shade lends itself to any interior scheme
8 ways to use paint to make your antiques stand out
How to be bold with colour, whether to match the period of your home or lift the antiques in it
8 clever kitchen ideas to steal
Take inspiration and bring your kitchen back to life with these simple ideas and without starting from scratch
Discover shoe designs by Andy Warhol
We love this portfolio of vibrant shoe designs by pop art's most renowned artist
Eight steps to a spacious kitchen
Make the most of your kitchen with Paula Woods' stylish space-saving ideas
50 best places to buy antique and vintage bargains
Looking for a bargain but not not sure where to start? Homes and Antiques finds the best places to get a great deal – from small shops to year-round factory outlets
Feature walls: 8 ways to add colour and pattern
Interiors writer Maggie Stevenson discovers how to add colour and pattern to your home with wallpaper, murals and wallcoverings