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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
3 Timeless Christmas colour palettes

3 Timeless Christmas colour palettes

By Elena Koycheva on Dec 08, 2023
image of three artificial skulls in blue, green and pink and with wavy lines and dots decorated on them, stacked on top of each other next to a tall candle, small tea candle, leafy plant, all photographed in front of a magenta coloured purple pink wall

How to take colour inspiration from Mexico’s Day of the Dead holiday

By Iona Bower on Oct 27, 2023
Decorating your home in the style of a Wes Anderson movie

Decorating your home in the style of a Wes Anderson movie

By Emily Harnasz on Oct 25, 2023
photo of a navy blue teal sofa photographed in the middle of a teal wall, with an orange ladder and life ring on the right and a sign saying 'warning no lifeguard on duty' on the left

How to use Wes Anderson’s films for interior inspiration

By Iona Bower on Oct 25, 2023
photo of olive green wall with a dark velvet green curtain showing on the left, with a pale skin hand coming out of the corner with dark green long nails, holding an olive that's dripping green paint onto a cocktail glass

How to create a spooky colour scheme for Halloween

By Emily Harnasz on Oct 20, 2023
How Bridgerton inspired our home decor

How Bridgerton inspired our home decor

By Iona Bower on Oct 13, 2023
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
photo of a philodendron surrounded by geometric shapes in orange and a hanging lamp with stripy lampshade in orange and white and a muted orange background behind everything

YesColours, houseof. and Plants By There on how to decorate more sustainably

By Elena Koycheva on Sep 27, 2023
photo of a large rusty orange terracotta wall, with a wooden bench placed on top of it, decorated with green and orange cushions, pampas grass on the left and rain boots and umbrella to the right, with a round mirror above it

How to add an autumnal colour palette to your home

By Emily Harnasz on Sep 15, 2023
photo of a white pouch with a logo that reads YesColours, surrounded by a paint brush and roller and green coloured ball, all placed on a green painted ribbed side table and photographed in front of a forest green wall

YesColours paint: child-safe, pet-safe, planet-safe

By Iona Bower on Sep 13, 2023
photo of a children's bedroom cover with a vintage wooden desk, white and rattan chair as well as a plush bunny toy, crayons and a table lamp placed on top of it, surrounded by a dark teal colour on the walls and a peachy pink colour on the ceiling

3 paint colour combinations for a children's bedroom

By Elena Koycheva on Sep 13, 2023
light green coloured bedroom with a neutral ceiling, with seven botanical artworks placed on the main wall, surrounded by leafy plants and a grey and white queen sized bed with grey and bright orange cushions

5 blue and green paint colours for a relaxing bedroom

By Elena Koycheva on Sep 08, 2023
photo of a spacious contemporary kitchen with light beige square tiles, light brown coloured cupboards and a kitchen island with a white countertop, with two plastic bottles filled with liquid placed on top of it

Create a home in harmony with the science of scent

By Elena Koycheva on Sep 05, 2023
Your guide to vintage maximalist decor

Your guide to vintage maximalist decor

By Iona Bower on Aug 30, 2023
Celebrating International Dog Day with our furry community

Celebrating International Dog Day with our furry community

By Elena Koycheva on Aug 25, 2023

The YesColours green paint colour palette and how to use it

By Iona Bower on Aug 24, 2023
Painting a ceiling: the ultimate guide

Painting a ceiling: the ultimate guide

By Emily Harnasz on Aug 17, 2023

5 DIY and upcycling ideas with our Electric Blue paint colour

By Iona Bower on Aug 17, 2023
How to make a room look bigger

How to make a room look bigger

By Emily Harnasz on Aug 12, 2023
Yves Klein blue: the inspiration behind our Electric Blue paint

Yves Klein blue: the inspiration behind our Electric Blue paint

By Iona Bower on Aug 11, 2023
In conversation with Billie Bhatia

In conversation with Billie Bhatia

By Emma Bestley on Aug 02, 2023
How to make your garden a Santorini paradise with our Electric Blue Masonry paint

How to make your garden a Santorini paradise with our Electric Blue Masonry paint

By Iona Bower on Aug 02, 2023
YesColours x Glastonbury Festival: when music and colours unite

YesColours x Glastonbury Festival: when music and colours unite

By Elena Koycheva on Aug 02, 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
How to decorate a small kitchen

How to decorate a small kitchen

By Iona Bower on Jul 25, 2023
5 tips for creating the perfect pink living room

5 tips for creating the perfect pink living room

By Iona Bower on Jul 25, 2023
How to replicate Frida Kahlo’s blue house design with our Electric Blue masonry paint

How to replicate Frida Kahlo’s blue house design with our Electric Blue masonry paint

By Iona Bower on Jul 25, 2023
3 colour palettes for a jungle-themed children's bedroom

3 colour palettes for a jungle-themed children's bedroom

By Elena Koycheva on Jul 20, 2023
Introduction to every interior designer's favourite tool: the colour wheel

Introduction to every interior designer's favourite tool: the colour wheel

By Iona Bower on Jul 16, 2023
How to replicate the Majorelle Garden design with our Electric Blue masonry paint

How to replicate the Majorelle Garden design with our Electric Blue masonry paint

By Iona Bower on Jul 15, 2023
Surrealism in home decor: how to turn your home into a work of art

Surrealism in home decor: how to turn your home into a work of art

By Iona Bower on Jul 15, 2023
How to use our Passionate Yellow paint colour in your home

How to use our Passionate Yellow paint colour in your home

By Elena Koycheva on Jul 12, 2023
How to embrace the Barbiecore aesthetic in your home

How to embrace the Barbiecore aesthetic in your home

By Iona Bower on Jun 30, 2023
Our Joyful Collection bringing joy for Pride Month: Supporting MindOut

Our Joyful Collection bringing joy for Pride Month: Supporting MindOut

By Iona Bower on Jun 28, 2023
How to use our Calming Pink paint colour in your home

How to use our Calming Pink paint colour in your home

By Emily Harnasz on Jun 16, 2023
Your guide to Mediterranean home decor

Your guide to Mediterranean home decor

By Iona Bower on Jun 16, 2023
How to use the YesColours Graceful Collection in your home

How to use the YesColours Graceful Collection in your home

By Emily Harnasz on May 18, 2023
How to add our Electric Black paint colour to your interiors scheme

How to add our Electric Black paint colour to your interiors scheme

By Emily Harnasz on May 05, 2023
Invite the summer into your home with these 5 feelgood paint colours

Invite the summer into your home with these 5 feelgood paint colours

By Emily Harnasz on May 05, 2023
How to use Pantone's Colour of the Year 2023 - Viva Magenta - in your interior

How to use Pantone's Colour of the Year 2023 - Viva Magenta - in your interior

By Iona Bower on May 02, 2023
What is Cottagecore: everything you need to know about this interior trend

What is Cottagecore: everything you need to know about this interior trend

By Iona Bower on Apr 29, 2023
How to use the YesColours Mellow Collection in your home

How to use the YesColours Mellow Collection in your home

By Emily Harnasz on Apr 14, 2023
Our introduction to using Eggshell paints

Our introduction to using Eggshell paints

By Iona Bower on Mar 15, 2023
Our introduction to using Matt Emulsion paints

Our introduction to using Matt Emulsion paints

By Iona Bower on Mar 15, 2023
How to style: Dopamine Decor

How to style: Dopamine Decor

By Emily Harnasz on Mar 15, 2023
How to add blue to your interiors scheme

How to add blue to your interiors scheme

By Emily Harnasz on Mar 09, 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
Top 5 pastel bedroom paint colours for spring

Top 5 pastel bedroom paint colours for spring

By Emily Harnasz on Mar 03, 2023
How to use red in your home

How to use red in your home

By Emily Harnasz on Feb 20, 2023
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