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Welcome to the Graham & Brown Blog page. Here you will find a mix of how to guides, from the practical jobs such as hanging wallpaper, through to the more creative inspiration to create a certain look.
Colour Matching, Bedroom, Living room, Home Decor
If you’re looking to redecorate with a stylish neutral, it might be time to consider grey. Here's a guide to incorporating grey into your rooms.
16/04/2026
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Colour Matching
The bright, summery tones of orange can bring lots of light and joy to your home when paired with the right decor. Find out which colours go best with orange.
09/03/2026
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Colour Matching
Purple is the perfect colour to add a touch of luxury and elegance to your home. Find out which colours go with purple and how you can introduce these colours.
27/02/2026
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Bedroom, Window Furnishings,
Create a space that feels calm, comfortable and beautifully balanced as we explore the difference between these two considered window solutions. From blocking unwanted light for deeper rest to helping retain warmth for a cosier home, discover which option best suits your space and the way you love to live.
23/02/2026
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Colours Matching, home Decor, Paint
In this article, we'll examine this much-misunderstood tint and discover what colours go with brown. We'll also discuss the different types of paints and where you can use them.
06/02/2026
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Wall Murals
In this article, we'll look at what wall murals are, how they can be incorporated into your design and what rooms best suit a wall mural. We'll also discuss how to perfectly partner colour, pattern and texture into your design to create a cohesive and balanced final effect.
30/01/2026
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Wallpaper, Trends, Inside The Business
Floral wallpaper is back in full bloom for 2025, bringing romance and charm to any space. Whether you prefer vintage botanicals or bold, modern murals, there’s a design to suit every style. With our latest collection, it’s never been easier to create a fresh, nature-inspired look in your home.
14/02/2025
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Inside The Business, Paint
In a world where interior trends shift rapidly, at Graham & Brown, I’m proud to announce our collaboration with The Sensory Home® that offers something different— a paint collection that places intention, emotion, and well-being at its core.
07/04/2024
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Inside The Business
Need inspiration for your new home renovation project? Look no further… take a look at how two members of our community have created their Loving Homes using our #grahamandbrown products
25/10/2024
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Trends, Window Furnishings, Soft Furnishings
As we look forward to 2025, curtains look set to remain a focal point in interior design. In the coming year, we expect to see more curtain styles that not only complement but actually define a room's character. With a variety of trends, ranging from bold and eye-catching patterns to serene and nature-inspired designs, the curtain styles of 2025 will offer homeowners new ways to elevate their interiors and make a statement in any living space.
20/09/2024
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Colour Matching
Whether for a bathroom, kitchen, or any other room, blue is a classic colour choice that goes with many other shades. Find out which colours best go with blue.
19/04/2024
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Colour Matching
From calming neutrals to vibrant contrasts, discover which are the perfect colours to go with green and how to apply them effectively to your interior design.
29/03/2024
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Colour Matching, Bedroom
Adding light to a dark and dreary room will instantly make it more appealing and liveable. Unfortunately, adding in windows and lots of extra lighting is not always the easiest option.
01/02/2026
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Inside The Business
Just south of the Renaissance birthplace of Florence is a charming town called Impruneta. It’s famous for its exquisite terracotta pottery, its delightful piazzas and a multitude of classic medieval houses that cling precariously to the sides of steep mountain foothills. It is the quintessential Tuscan dream location.
26/02/2026
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How To, Paint
Make your home truly yours with our carefully crafted finishes - from Ultra Flat Matt Resistance Emulsion with a super-low 1% sheen for interior walls, to tough yet luxurious Interior Eggshell for an elegant finish on wood and metal.
27/02/2026
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Wallpaper, In the business, Home Decor
Graham & Brown is set to launch a new wallpaper collection celebrating 80 years of design. The collection honours four generations of creativity, innovation and craftsmanship that have shaped the brand since its beginnings in Blackburn, Lancashire in 1946.
20/02/2026
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Home Decor, Trends, Wallpaper, Wall Murals, Paint, Curtains, Blinds
Our Spring/Summer 2026 ‘Solstice’ Collection embraces a bohemian spirit through artistic, unconventional design.
13/02/2026
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Wall Murals, How To
Everything you need to know about Wall Murals
06/02/2026
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How to, Soft Furnishings
A Guide to measuring each style of curtain
06/02/2026
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How to, Soft Furnishings
Once you've taken the measurements for your curtains and installed your curtain pole or curtain track, you'll be ready to start hanging them up. Here is the ultimate guide.
30/01/2026
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How To, Soft Furnishings
Window blinds can be an excellent alternative to curtains, especially in rooms where you want to be able to control the light. Here is a guide to measuring for windows for blinds.
23/01/2026
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How To, Soft Furnishing
Fitting window blinds might seem like a difficult task, but it really doesn't have to be. We will take you through the process step-by-step, so you can professionally install roller and roman blinds.
09/01/2026
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Wallpaper, How To
This innovative approach allows us to showcase the full impact of the pattern across an expansive 104cm x 100cm repeat – maximising scale, drama, and design like never before.
02/01/2026
A/B Wallpaper Guide
Home Décor, How to
Take the guesswork out and feel completely confident in your choices.With our Roomvo visualiser, you can virtually try any wallpaper, mural or paint in your home using your phone, tablet or desktop.
21/07/2026
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Home Décor, How to, wallpaper
Discover expert guidance on sampling, hanging, caring for and ordering your wallpaper, along with helpful information on delivery, suitability and support. We’re here to make your wallpaper journey effortless.
21/07/2026
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Home Décor, How To, Paint
Whether you’re exploring colours, deciding on a finish, preparing your walls, or checking delivery details, this guide is designed to help you feel confident at every step of your decorating project. Browse the topics below to find clear, practical advice tailored to real homes and real results.
21/07/2026
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Home Décor, How to, Wall Murals
Our bespoke murals allow bigger, bolder designs that aren’t achievable with traditional wallpaper. Unlike the repeat patterns you’ll find with wallpaper, a bespoke mural is a whole design printed specifically to your chosen size. So you can choose one of our statement designs and customise it to perfectly fit your walls exact measurements.
21/07/2026
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How to, Soft Furnishings, Window Furnishings
Guiding you through every step of your made-to-measure journey - from ordering and measuring to linings, installation, care, and delivery. Whether you’re choosing curtains or blinds, you’ll find clear, practical advice to help you decide with confidence and achieve a beautiful finish. Our team is always on hand if you need extra support.
21/07/2026
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Home Décor, Wallpaper
Learn how it works, how to install it, and why it’s one of the easiest ways to transform your home with beautiful designs.
28/02/2026
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Inside the business
The start of 2026 has been an exciting one for us, marked by with a milestone birthday, a refreshed brand identity and the launch of two new collections.
02/06/2026
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Home Décor, Colour Matching
Discover ten neutral home décor ideas to bring calm and character to your space. From monochrome shades to natural textures, here’s how to create a home that feels considered, restful and wholly your own. Subtle and understated has a quiet confidence. A neutral scheme invites you to work with gentle tones, natural light and texture, layering them into a space that feels calm, grounded and welcoming. And don’t mistake neutral for plain – the palette is wonderfully broad. Greys warmed with red or cooled with blue, the palest sage, soft off-whites, golden beige: there’s a version of neutral to suit every home and every quality of light. Because neutrals reflect rather than absorb, they let daylight travel further, lifting even the shadowy corners of a room. They’re generous, too, pairing easily with other colours, patterns and textures to create restful bedrooms, inviting living rooms and sophisticated kitchens. Below, we’ll walk you through the neutral ideas we return to time and again – and where each one tends to work best.
10/06/2026
READ MOREWallpaper, How To
This innovative approach allows us to showcase the full impact of the pattern across an expansive 104cm x 100cm repeat – maximising scale, drama, and design like never before.
01/02/2026
A/B Wallpaper Guide
How to, Home Décor, Paint
A tired radiator, a weather-worn garden chair, a forgotten metal accessory waiting in the shed – these are the kinds of details others tend to overlook, and this is where a little creativity goes a long way. Painting metal is one of the simplest ways to breathe new life into a piece you already own, and with the right preparation and a carefully chosen colour, the results can feel beautifully considered and built to last. We believe that every detail in your home deserves a creative touch. A freshly painted metal finish does more than transform how a piece looks; it also helps protect it against rust, weathering and the wear of everyday life. Here’s how to do it well.
12/06/2026
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Home Décor, Paint
Every paint we make at Graham & Brown is water-based, and that’s no accident. Each one is thoughtfully developed to deliver beautiful colour, lasting durability and a more comfortable decorating experience from start to finish. Lower-odour finishes, quicker drying times, a hard-wearing result that stands up to everyday life: water-based paint is a practical, forward-looking way to decorate, with no compromise on performance. Here’s why we believe in it.
17/06/2026
Read MoreColour Matching, Bedroom
Adding light to a dark and dreary room will instantly make it more appealing and liveable. Unfortunately, adding in windows and lots of extra lighting is not always the easiest option.
01/02/2026
READ MOREHow to, Soft Furnishings
Once you've taken the measurements for your curtains and installed your curtain pole or curtain track, you'll be ready to start hanging them up. Here is the ultimate guide.
30/01/2026
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How to, Soft Furnishings
Fitting window blinds might seem like a difficult task, but it really doesn't have to be. We will take you through the process step-by-step, so you can professionally install roller and roman blinds.
15/06/2026
READ MOREWallpaper, Trends, Inside The Business
Floral wallpaper is back in full bloom for 2025, bringing romance and charm to any space. Whether you prefer vintage botanicals or bold, modern murals, there’s a design to suit every style. With our latest collection, it’s never been easier to create a fresh, nature-inspired look in your home.
14/03/2025
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How to, Soft Furnishings
Window blinds can be an excellent alternative to curtains, especially in rooms where you want to be able to control the light. Here is a guide to measuring for windows for blinds.
23/01/2026
READ MOREHome Décor, Interior Design
Just south of the Renaissance birthplace of Florence is a charming town called Impruneta. It’s famous for its exquisite terracotta pottery, its delightful piazzas and a multitude of classic medieval houses that cling precariously to the sides of steep mountain foothills. It is the quintessential Tuscan dream location.
22/06/2026
READ MOREHome Décor, Soft Furnishings, Trends
As we look forward to 2025, curtains look set to remain a focal point in interior design. In the coming year, we expect to see more curtain styles that not only complement but actually define a room's character. With a variety of trends, ranging from bold and eye-catching patterns to serene and nature-inspired designs, the curtain styles of 2025 will offer homeowners new ways to elevate their interiors and make a statement in any living space.
30/06/2025
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