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How to Decorate a North Facing Room

You really want to paint your North facing room, but you’re hesitant because you’ve heard about how difficult it is to find the right colours for “cold, dark and dull” rooms with Northern exposure. If they’re so notoriously difficult to paint, where

How to Decorate a South Facing Room

South facing rooms are the most desirable room orientation and are often seen as the most forgiving spaces because they’re so light and bright. This is mostly true, however there are still some key things to consider when you’re looking for the perfe

How to Decorate a West Facing Room

West facing rooms receive cool light first thing in the morning, with warmer light pouring in later in the day. But don’t worry, you don’t need colour-shifting paint! (although how cool would that be?). Check out our handy blog post for some tips on

How to Decorate an East Facing Room

East facing rooms receive bright, warm light in the morning which then cools off into the evening. But don’t worry, you don’t need colour-shifting paint! (although how cool would that be?) Check out our handy blog post for some tips on which shades t

Monochromatic Colour Schemes

Discover how the simplicity of a single colour palette can transform your living space into a haven of sophisticated style and tranquillity with our blog post on monochromatic colour schemes. Feeling stuck or need some advice? Our expert team are alw

Radiator Colour Ideas

Adding some colour can make a feature of the space, and turn something functional into something beautiful in any room. If you are looking for inspiration on how to transform your radiator check out our Brush Up Blog. Feeling stuck or need some advic

Bring Wellness Home

When you hear the word wellness, does your brain think of supplements and smoothies?. You’re not alone. The world of Wellness can be tricky to navigate, but we’re here to say you don’t have to be Gwenyth Paltrow to bring more aspects of it into your

Top 5 Neutral Paint Shades

One of our most asked colour questions is 'which neutral shade would you recommend', so Helen has put together a quick and easy guide on our Top 5 Neutral Paint Shades. Feeling stuck or need some advice? Our expert team are always on hand to provide

Four Fun Ideas For Colour Blocking Your Nursery

Sensory information is key to a child’s development, so what better way to give them a good start than by creating a beautiful nursery full of gorgeous shapes and colours? That’s where colour blocking comes in. Click here for some of our favourite wa

Bedroom Inspiration

With the average adult needing between 7-9 hours sleep every night, our bedrooms are an important room in the house! We spend on average 26 years of our lives asleep - so you need to make sure you like the décor in your bedroom!. From the layout to t

Our Top 5 Favourite Dulux Heritage Paint Colours

Ever since we started to stock the amazing Dulux Heritage range, it has been flying off the shelves! Steeped in history with the addition of the most popular contemporary shades for your home interiors with fantastic quality to boot but we were lacki

4 Steps to Achieving a Minimalist Aesthetic

Minimalism calls for clean lines, neutral tones and lots of clutter free space to inspire you towards a life of less stuff and more joy. But this is certainly easier said than done! Even if you manage to tackle the first hurdle; decluttering, it can

Four Gorgeous Colour Schemes For Your Garden

Looking to give your garden a makeover but not sure where to start? We've got you covered with our Top 4 Colour Schemes that are guaranteed to give your garden a new lease of life. Feeling stuck or need some advice? Our expert team are always on hand

Garden Inspiration

As we seem to be getting some sudden bursts of sunshine at the moment we've all started to focus on some of our exterior projects! Check out our Brush Up Blog post which focus on different styles or areas of your exterior to provide some additional i

Our Top Wallpapers To Achieve The Wood Panelling Trend Without The Effort!

Without a shadow of a doubt wood panelling and wood slatting are massive trends in home interiors this year! We shared our ultimate guide on how to panel your room recently. In addition to some gorgeous inspiration shots that our customers have share

Our Top 10 Wallpapers To Create The Ultimate Feature Wall

If you’re looking to make a statement with your home décor that won’t overwhelm or interrupt your aesthetic, consider creating a feature wall!. Here at DCO HQ we like to keep our finger on the pulse of interior décor trends to share with you; so we’v

The most popular colours for colour drenching

@farrowandball | Sulking Room Pink No. 295 | @studiom.haas. If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram or flicking through interior design magazines, you’ve probably stumbled upon the latest craze in home décor: colour drenching. It’s all about wrapp

Transform Your Home with Top Laura Ashley Paint Colours

If you’re looking to refresh your home with a touch of charm and sophistication, let’s dive into the best-selling Laura Ashley paint colours. These hues are designed to elevate your spaces effortlessly, creating the perfect atmosphere in your kitchen

I need help finding a paint colour

Find the perfect colour for your space!. Let us help you find the perfect colour for the space you're decorating. Take our quiz now and we'll show you some recommendations!. Feeling stuck or need some further advice? Our expert team are always on han

DCO Colour Of The Year 2025: A Toast to Colour Trends

As the new year begins, it’s time to explore the colours that will shape our homes and inspire our spaces in 2025. Across the industry, leading paint manufacturers have unveiled their Colours of the Year, each capturing unique aspects of our collecti

The must have paint colours you need in your home!

Dulux is a household name in paint, known for its exceptional quality and an incredible range of colours. Among its vast palette, certain shades stand out as customer favourites - and for good reason. These top 10 Dulux colours offer versatility, ele

5 Hacks to Instantly Make Any Room Feel Bigger!

Ever walked into a room and wished it felt just a little bigger? While knocking down walls isn’t always an option, the right colours, lighting tricks, and styling choices can work magic. With a few clever design tweaks, you can transform even the sma

5 Hacks to Instantly Make Any Room Feel Bigger!

Ever walked into a room and wished it felt just a little bigger? While knocking down walls isn’t always an option, the right colours, lighting tricks, and styling choices can work magic. With a few clever design tweaks, you can transform even the sma