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Paint, colour & decorating guides
Honest, practical writing on colour, finishes and getting premium looks for less.
1 June 2026
Benjamin Moore French Toile in a Modern Victorian Narrow Hallway: A UK Guide
Benjamin Moore French Toile in a Modern Victorian Narrow Hallway: A UK Guide The Victorian era, with its ornate details and rich colours, holds a timeless…
Read article →15 May 2026
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee Japandi Master Bedroom UK Guide
Benjamin Moore Swiss Coffee Japandi Master Bedroom: A UK Design Guide The Japandi aesthetic, a harmonious blend of Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian…
Read article →15 April 2026
Farrow & Ball Pigeon Edwardian Kitchen Cabinet Guide
Farrow & Ball Pigeon Edwardian Kitchen Cabinet Guide: A Timeless Touch for the Modern Home The Edwardian era, spanning roughly from 1901 to 1910, was a…
Read article →1 April 2026
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy in a Dark Academia Narrow Hallway (UK Guide)
Benjamin Moore Hale Navy in a Dark Academia Narrow Hallway (UK Guide) The Dark Academia aesthetic, with its romantic intellectualism and celebration of…
Read article →15 March 2026
Farrow & Ball Hague Blue: A Dark Academia Hallway Guide (UK)
Farrow & Ball Hague Blue: A Dark Academia Hallway Guide (UK) Hague Blue. Just the name conjures images of stately homes, leather-bound books, and the hushed…
Read article →1 March 2026
Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster in an Edwardian Restoration
Farrow & Ball Setting Plaster in an Edwardian Restoration: A Gentleman’s Guide The Edwardian era, a brief but influential period in British design history,…
Read article →27 February 2026
Farrow & Ball Hague Blue in a Warm Minimalist North-Facing Living Room (UK Guide)
Farrow & Ball Hague Blue in a Warm Minimalist North-Facing Living Room (UK Guide) North-facing rooms present a unique challenge for interior design. Their…
Read article →24 February 2026
Farrow & Ball French Gray Japandi Bathroom Guide
Farrow & Ball French Gray Japandi Bathroom Guide: A Sanctuary of Serenity The Japandi aesthetic, a harmonious blend of Japanese minimalism and Scandinavian…
Read article →19 February 2026
Scandi-Noir Nursery: Splurge vs. Save with Trade Paints
Scandi-Noir Nursery: Splurge vs. Save with Trade Paints So, you’re expecting, and the nesting instinct has kicked in with the force of a thousand tiny,…
Read article →16 February 2026
From Drab to Fab: A Utility Room Makeover for Light & Life
Here’s your editorial: From Drab to Fab: A Utility Room Makeover for Light & Life Let’s face it, the utility room. It’s the unsung hero, the workhorse, the…
Read article →13 February 2026
Light & LRV Secrets for Renters (No Paint Allowed!)
Coastal Glow-Up: Light & LRV Secrets for Renters (No Paint Allowed!) The Coastal Grandmother aesthetic. Visions of Nancy Meyers films dance in our heads:…
Read article →12 February 2026
Biophilic Minimalism
Biophilic Minimalism: A Timeless Sanctuary I’ve witnessed many trends come and go. What truly endures, however, are spaces that foster a sense of wellbeing,…
Read article →9 February 2026
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Paint: From Calculators to Colour Matching Apps
Calculators to Colour Matching Apps When it comes to home renovation, few decisions feel as daunting as paint. It’s not just about picking a colour you like…
Read article →23 January 2026
The 2026 Paint Inflation Index: Are You Paying a “Label Tax”?
If you have walked into a showroom recently and felt like a tin of paint costs significantly more than it did a few years ago, you aren’t imagining things.…
Read article →17 January 2026
See Your Walls in a New Light: The Magic of Exact Colour Science
DupeCoat uses exact colour science and the NCS system to offer precise, affordable paint matching, helping homeowners achieve designer-quality walls without…
Read article →12 January 2026
Unlock Premium Paint Colours for Less: Your Smart Guide to Saving
DupeCoat app offers smart paint dupes that match premium colours at lower costs, enabling luxurious, durable home decor without overspending. Save money and…
Read article →9 January 2026
Unlock Premium Paint Aesthetics Without the Price Tag
DupeCoat enables premium paint aesthetics at affordable prices through advanced colour matching, quality trade paint, DIY tips, and smart budgeting for…
Read article →8 January 2026
Top Tips for Planning and Purchasing Paint for Your Next Project
Plan your paint project by assessing needs, choosing suitable colours and paint types, and using tools like the DupeCoat app for accurate colour matching,…
Read article →7 January 2026
Achieve Premium Paint Colours Without Breaking the Bank
DupeCoat offers precise matches to designer paint colours at a fraction of the cost, enabling stylish, high-quality home decor on a budget with smart…
Read article →7 January 2026
Top Strategies to Achieve Premium Paint Colours Without Overspending
Use the DupeCoat app to match designer paint colors affordably with durable trade paints. Focus on key rooms, repurpose decor, and plan projects efficiently…
Read article →7 January 2026
The Colour Revolution: Transforming Your Home with Advanced Colour Matching Technology
DupeCoat’s NCS-based colour matching tech helps UK homeowners achieve perfect, affordable designer paint shades with ease, eliminating guesswork and…
Read article →20 December 2025
Valspar Colour Match vs. DupeCoat: Which is More Accurate?
If you’ve ever stood in B&Q waiting for a custom Valspar mix, you know the anxiety. Will it actually look like the Farrow & Ball colour I wanted? Will it be…
Read article →6 December 2025
Transform Your Home with Advanced Colour Matching Technology
DupeCoat’s advanced colour matching uses the NCS system to provide precise, affordable designer paint dupes with durable trade paints, simplifying DIY…
Read article →6 November 2025
Mastering Premium Paint Colours on a Budget: Top Tips to Transform Your Home
DupeCoat’s colour matching tech offers affordable premium paint dupes, enabling budget-friendly DIY projects with over 4,000 shades, easy tools, and smart…
Read article →6 October 2025
The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Affordable Premium Paint Colours for Your Home
DupeCoat’s paint matching technology enables affordable premium paint colours, offering high-end looks with trade paints for every room. DIY tips and…
Read article →20 September 2025
Master Your Next Paint Project: Expert Tips for Planning and Purchasing
This guide offers expert tips to plan and budget your paint project, use colour-matching tech and affordable paint dupes, and avoid DIY mistakes for a…
Read article →6 September 2025
New Year, New Hue: Revamp Your Space with DupeCoat
DupeCoat offers affordable, precise designer paint dupes using advanced colour matching tech, enabling stylish New Year home refreshes without high costs.…
Read article →21 August 2025
Unlock Designer Paint Secrets: Finding the Perfect Dupe with Digital Tools
Discover how digital paint matching and the NCS colour system help find affordable designer paint dupes, saving money without sacrificing quality or style…
Read article →16 July 2025
Transform Your Home Without Breaking the Bank: The Magic of Trade Paints
Trade paints, paired with DupeCoat’s NCS colour matching, offer affordable, high-quality alternatives to designer paints, enabling budget-friendly,…
Read article →19 June 2025
The Clever Way to Avoid Paint Regret on Your Next Project
Avoid paint regret with DupeCoat’s smart colour matching, designer paint dupes, and trade paints for quality, durability, and savings. Plan, prep, test…
Read article →12 May 2025
Cracking the Colour Code: How NCS is Your Key to Perfect Paint Matches
NCS colour codes enable precise, consistent paint matching, saving time and money by replicating designer shades affordably. DupeCoat leverages NCS for…
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