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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
5 DIY tips for upcycling furniture

5 DIY tips for upcycling furniture

By Iona Bower on Feb 20, 2023
Our community's biggest 'lust' and 'ick' colours

Our community's biggest 'lust' and 'ick' colours

By Elena Koycheva on Feb 13, 2023
Top 5 paint colours for a relaxing living room

Top 5 paint colours for a relaxing living room

By Elena Koycheva on Feb 08, 2023
How to add orange to your interiors scheme

How to add orange to your interiors scheme

By Emily Harnasz on Feb 05, 2023
Year of the Rabbit 2023: 5 Feng Shui home decor tips for a Zen home

Year of the Rabbit 2023: 5 Feng Shui home decor tips for a Zen home

By Iona Bower on Jan 26, 2023
Our bestselling Electric Blue paint colour and how to style it in your home

Our bestselling Electric Blue paint colour and how to style it in your home

By Emily Harnasz on Jan 22, 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
The DIY Decorator's Horoscope For 2023

The DIY Decorator's Horoscope For 2023

By Elena Koycheva on Jan 15, 2023
The ultimate guide to TikTok’s new viral trend - Vanilla Girl Aesthetic

The ultimate guide to TikTok’s new viral trend - Vanilla Girl Aesthetic

By Elena Koycheva on Jan 11, 2023
Supporting our favourite small businesses

Supporting our favourite small businesses

By Elena Koycheva on Dec 22, 2022
4 Ideas for a Christmas colour scheme

4 Ideas for a Christmas colour scheme

By Elena Koycheva on Dec 21, 2022
Top 3 paint colours for an inspiring playroom

Top 3 paint colours for an inspiring playroom

By Elena Koycheva on Dec 21, 2022
How to test your paint samples correctly

How to test your paint samples correctly

By Elena Koycheva on Dec 08, 2022
How to match your paint colours to your furniture

How to match your paint colours to your furniture

By Emily Harnasz on Dec 08, 2022
5 Living room colour schemes

5 Living room colour schemes

By Emma Bestley on Dec 08, 2022
Top 3 paint colours to match your Teal sofa

Top 3 paint colours to match your Teal sofa

By Elena Koycheva on Dec 08, 2022
Home decor and interior colour schemes for 2023, inspired by cultural trends with Habitat

Home decor and interior colour schemes for 2023, inspired by cultural trends with Habitat

By Emma Bestley on Nov 27, 2022
Send the winter blues away with these mood-boosting colours

Send the winter blues away with these mood-boosting colours

By Elena Koycheva on Oct 19, 2022
5 Tips for decorating a dark hallway

5 Tips for decorating a dark hallway

By Emily Harnasz on Oct 19, 2022
3 Autumnal colour palettes and how to use them in your home

3 Autumnal colour palettes and how to use them in your home

By Emily Harnasz on Oct 19, 2022
10 tips for decorating your home on a tight budget

10 tips for decorating your home on a tight budget

By Emily Harnasz on Oct 19, 2022
And the award for 'Best Paint Newcomer' goes to...

And the award for 'Best Paint Newcomer' goes to...

By Elena Koycheva on Aug 03, 2022
Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards: Winner of 'Highly Commended'

Marie Claire UK Sustainability Awards: Winner of 'Highly Commended'

By Elena Koycheva on Aug 01, 2022
Karen Haller talks about the power of colour.

Karen Haller talks about the power of colour.

By John Stubbs on Jun 15, 2022
The A-Z of decorating.

The A-Z of decorating.

By Emma Bestley on Jun 15, 2022
Ceilings: How to use the 5th wall.

Ceilings: How to use the 5th wall.

By Emma Bestley on Jun 15, 2022
INTERVIEW: Sally Tonkin / @GreenandMustard.

INTERVIEW: Sally Tonkin / @GreenandMustard.

By Emma Bestley on Jun 15, 2022
INTERVIEW: Jay Jennings of PaintTheTownPastel.

INTERVIEW: Jay Jennings of PaintTheTownPastel.

By Emma Bestley on Jun 15, 2022
In conversation with Coral Atkinson, Founder of Velveteen Babies

In conversation with Coral Atkinson, Founder of Velveteen Babies

By Emma Bestley on Jun 15, 2022
How to add colour to those daunting white walls.

How to add colour to those daunting white walls.

By Emma Bestley on Jun 15, 2022
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