So, you've got an itty bitty space that you want to make the most of. We hear ya, if only we could all live at Downton. Boiling it down, you’ve got two choices for that box room depending on your style. Either embrace the bold to enhance the depth of your room, or keep it light and neutral to open up every last square inch of your sanctuary. Either way, ensure you have enough light coming into the room and you are good to go! Let’s explore more…  Go Big, Go Bold. Dark Blue  Dark moody blues know how to...

Christmas can't come soon enough as far as we're concerned. Bring on the mince pies, the mulled wine, and that slightly regrettable feeling the morning after the office Christmas party! 😜 The only problem with the festive season is that it's all about consumption. Baileys for breakfast we can handle, but what's not so cool is all that unnecessary plastic tat heading for landfill.  At COAT Paints, we love nothing better than looking after this precious planet of ours. That means our paints swatches are fully recyclable, we make your paint to order to reduce waste, and we deliver to...

In the historic heart of London, within the grand walls of Somerset House, a love affair with European sophistication unfolds. Café Petiole, the new project by the critically acclaimed chef Rishim Sachdeva and designed by the culture-driven London and Milan-based interior design studio DUELLE, redefines the essence of the European artists’ café for the contemporary palette. The café, inspired by iconic European establishments such as Café Central in Vienna and Caffe Meletti in Ascoli, marries historical reverence with modern flair, creating a space that is both timeless and avant-garde.   Our Trade Partner, DUELLE, led by Melanie Liaw and Micaela...

Got a small room that you're not sure how to max out? Check out these small space ideas and tips that could help transform the smallest or most awkward of rooms into a palace. Well, they'll help anyway. 1. Keep the room light (even if you paint dark) @soph_eddie are lucky to have plenty of natural life in their 2AM painted dining room.  Light paint colours are usually advised for small rooms. But, this isn’t really necessary. Instead the key to prevent a room from looking cramped and claustrophobic is to make sure you have enough light coming into the room (obvs) -...

It’s the time of year to come out of hibernation. 2023 trends are a mixed bag, with strong Magentas leading the way and elements of modern lavenders, yellows and sage greens. We’ve curated a collection of colours that are perfect as background colours for these trends. Shop the Spring Edit here.  Safe Play @yas.wyatt.home is the queen of light neutrals, using Safe Play in most of her home.  This neutral is the perfect background for most colours. A pale beige that has a slightly grey note to it, it pairs with everything for effortlessly scan looking schemes that can evolve...

Interior decorating is about creating a space that you enjoy living in. You can make your home look the way you want, and it's easy to change things up when the mood strikes. A COAT of paint can dramatically change the feeling of a room. If you're looking for some inspiration on how to redesign your space, here are some of the most popular colours for interior design in 2023: Warm Neutrals are still top of the pack When it comes to colour, the hottest shades of the year are warm neutrals—a.k.a., soft browns, taupes and beiges that have a...