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What color is indigo? What color is indigo? Labeled a secondary color on the color wheel, indigo is formed from mixing primary colors blue and red, creating a beautiful, rich shade. As indigo is mixed, there are many different shades available, sometimes causing confusion over what the ‘true’ color is meant to be. Pantone (opens in new tab) have selected their color of 2022 as ‘17-3938 Very Peri’ which is described by Leatrice Eiseman, Executive Director of the Pantone Color Institute, very similarly to what makes an indigo shade, ‘encompassing the qualities of the blues’ with a ‘violet red undertone’....

Selecting the best fast-growing grass seeds can provide a beautiful green sward, but once it’s established, good watering practices are a must to maintain your choice for the backyard. In short, the answer is that it’s better to water your lawn first thing in the morning (ideally before 9.30am/10am), particularly in hot weather. It is better to do water grass at this time of the day because it’s cooler and the wind is usually lighter and cooler, so there is less evaporation and more absorption than if it is watered later....

This humble white powder is an important alkaline that can take on the toughest of cleaning tasks and there are so many things you can clean with baking soda. It’s also one of the best eco-friendly ways to keep everything looking good as new. Here’s our pick of the top cleaning tips for things you can clean with baking soda. Clean with baking soda Clean with baking soda There are so many things you can clean with baking soda really effectively – without the need for store-bought cleaning chemicals....

Usually, these tricks will involve learning how to unclog a toilet. ‘A toilet that won’t flush is actually a really common issue that’s usually easy to repair,’ according to the experts at Homeserve (opens in new tab). ‘Remember that with all home DIY projects, safety is important. If you don’t feel comfortable doing a task, it’s best to leave it to a professional plumber.’ Here are five of the most common reasons why your toilet won’t flush – and how to fix them....

See our spaces section for more inspiring featured homes There was no kitchen or bathroom and the building’s elegant interiors had been hidden from view with polystyrene ceiling tiles and strip lighting. Fiona’s husband, Neil, runs a building development company and Fiona ‘knows a little bit about interior design’, having studied the subject and renovated several properties. Together, they were well placed to give the house all the care it needed....

Unsurprisingly, the Pirates of the Caribbean and Sweeney Todd star has a property portfolio that is almost as diverse as his filmography – spanning from an entire French Village to a compound in the Hollywood Hills, naturally. Johnny Depp has picked up the keys to some of the world’s best homes over recent years, but these 5 estates are amongst his most noteworthy. Where does Johnny Depp live? 5 properties from the actor’s home history Where does Johnny Depp live?...

SeeA Georgian home in west London that has been completely redesigned See some of the world’s best homes – beautiful properties from around the globe The property The property As an interior designer, the homeowner knew how she wanted the house to look, but the building is Grade II-listed and in a conservation area, so she decided to bring in help from west London-based multi-disciplinary practice, Studio Indigo. Living room Living room...

Prized for its earthy natural feel, brown is also extremely versatile. Encompassing a wide array of shades from light cappuccino and mushroom through to taupe and tan, right through to rich chestnut and deep chocolate, brown can be used to create myriad interior looks from calming and comforting to dramatic and chic. ‘Brown interiors are the epitome of elegance, incredible with blues, pinks and lighter muted neutrals oozing sophistication and style,’ say the team at Edward Bulmer Natural Paints....

Whether you prefer a classic look with lots of detailing or something more modern, such as flat-fronted doors, these dark kitchen cabinet ideas will provide you with the inspiration you need to create a scheme that fits your home’s period, your decorating style and the room’s proportions. If you’re looking for more kitchen color ideas, this selection of dark kitchen cabinetry will provide inspiration. Dark kitchen cabinet ideas Dark kitchen cabinet ideas...

While low ceilings can be cozy for a bedroom, creating the impression of a larger space will make your room feel calmer, less cluttered and brighter – and this is how you can achieve it. See: Bedroom ideas – designs and inspiration for beautiful bedrooms 1. Paint the ceiling white – or the palest of colors 1. Paint the ceiling white – or the palest of colors Is your bedroom in the eaves?...

Constructed of huge pieces of dressed Yorkshire gritstone, the ancient Yeoman Clothiers farmhouse, dating back to 1575, had not been lived in for 10 years and its most recent renovations were made in the 1960s. Wendy and Thomas began a major renovation of the listed property. This included wheeling barrow after barrow of clay outside the house as they excavated the floor to prepare it for underfloor heating. ‘It was the most laborious job,’ says Wendy, ‘but we preferred to keep modern additions, such as radiators, to a minimum....

Why would you want a whole house color scheme? There are so many reasons – not least of which is that it’s something the world’s greatest interior designers routinely do to create a fabulously cohesive feel. And, once you have chosen your key shades, the color scheming will flow like a dream. All you need to do is start with three favorite colors – and a little understanding of how shades work together....

Adored for their delicate hanging bell-shaped flowers, in every shade of white, pink, purple and red, there are simply thousands of varieties of fuchsia to choose from. From the exquisite and tiny to larger, showier blooms that look like dancers with bright swirling skirts, it won’t take long to discover your new yard favourites. Loved by hummingbirds and pollinators these plants are hugely versatile and can be found in plots as climbers, informal hedges and standard shrubs....