Michelle Dockery's living room showcases a stunning set of pale blue sofas, but pops of red add plenty of flair to the design scheme ...

There's no doubt about it: cool blues are back this year. So much so, in fact, that UK-based paint company Dulux named not one, but three different shades of blue as its Colors of the Year for 2026.

Create a serene space with your perfect shade of pastel blue. Perhaps the color reminds us of the sea, sky-blue hydrangea, or traditional Provencal houses with pastel shutters. Sue Wadden, director of ...