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The Colour Edit.

Explore the deeper meaning behind every shade. From the science of how colour influences our senses to the stories that shape our palettes, here we delve into the emotional, psychological and cultural dimensions of colour. Expect thoughtful reflections, synesthetic insights, and a closer look at how colour informs the way we live, work and feel.

The Psychology of White and Neutral Paints | Calm, Clarity and Design Impact

The Psychology of White and Neutral Paints | Calm, Clarity and Design Impact

By Ariana Ruth on Jul 30, 2025
How to Prepare Walls for Painting | Tools, Techniques & Common Mistakes

How to Prepare Walls for Painting | Tools, Techniques & Common Mistakes

By Emily Harnasz on Jul 25, 2025
Scandinavian bedroom with white boucle furniture and warm, pale blue walls

What Blue Paint Does to the Mind: The Science, Emotion and Design of Blue Interiors

By Elena Koycheva on Jun 20, 2025
bedroom interior image with a muted yellow wall and photographed olive green bed, bright orange chair, white round bedside table and a bright orange night lamp

How to decorate your bedroom on a low budget

By Emily Harnasz on Apr 08, 2025
forest green painted kitchen cabinets and kitchen island, surrounded by tall wicker chairs in white, overlooking an airy dining room with table and chairs

How to pair the YesColours paint colours with metallic hardware finishes

By Emily Harnasz on Sep 10, 2024
small utility room painted in a warm peach colour, with two big washing machines, grey carpet and wicker baskets

5 tips for decorating utility rooms

By Emily Harnasz on Mar 13, 2024
A bright and airy bathroom painted in a pale cool lilac colour and decorated with yellow bathing accessories

How to paint bathrooms: step-by-step guide

By Iona Bower on Mar 12, 2024
a minimalist kitchen with dark green painted cupboards, integrated oven on the left side, white kitchen cupboards in the middle and a concrete blacktop and countertop with a white Smeg mixer and small vase placed on top

How to paint kitchen cupboards

By Iona Bower on Sep 29, 2023
Painting a ceiling: the ultimate guide

Painting a ceiling: the ultimate guide

By Emily Harnasz on Aug 17, 2023
5 tips for painting woodwork with our eggshell paint

5 tips for painting woodwork with our eggshell paint

By Iona Bower on Jul 25, 2023
DIY hacks: 5 tips for decorating beginners

DIY hacks: 5 tips for decorating beginners

By Iona Bower on Mar 03, 2023
How to decorate your home in a sustainable way

How to decorate your home in a sustainable way

By Iona Bower on Mar 03, 2023
5 DIY tips for upcycling furniture

5 DIY tips for upcycling furniture

By Iona Bower on Feb 20, 2023
New year, new home decor: how to start planning your home renovation

New year, new home decor: how to start planning your home renovation

By Iona Bower on Jan 21, 2023
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