These Are The Colour Trends Taking Over In 2027 – And This One Colour Is Set To Dominate Them All

Paint brands are naming green shades for 2027, alongside warm browns, earthy pinks and neutrals. The forecast reflects brand choices, not a guaranteed shift.

Best Tool And Outdoor Gear Gifts For Christmas 2026

Pro Tool Reviews’ Christmas 2026 guide lists tools and outdoor gear for work, home projects and recreation, with prices and product claims to verify.

Is Silver The New Neutral? Why Interior Designers Aren’t Scared Of This ‘Color’ Feeling Too Cold For Homes Anymore

Interior designers are using chrome, stainless steel and silver leaf as reflective materials that can complement warm and cool palettes.

Amazon’s New Echo Range Takes On HomePod Mini 2 With Matter, Thread And Zigbee — But There’s A Catch

Amazon’s 2026 Echo devices add Matter, Thread and Zigbee support, positioning them against Apple’s HomePod mini 2. Pricing and some claims need clarification.

Here’s How To Shop For Art Like An Interior Designer

Interior designers share practical ways to research art, set a budget, assess a room and find work that reflects personal taste.

This Compact Meaco Dehumidifier Does More Than Tackle Condensation – And Costs Just 4P An Hour To Run

An Ideal Home test found the Meaco 12L dehumidifier reduced humidity and helped dry laundry. It is rated at 4p an hour to run, with some usability drawbacks.

Amazon Drops A Digital Photo Frame With Real Wood Finish And Unlimited Photo Storage

Amazon introduced a 10-inch Alexa photo frame with real wood finishes, Amazon Photos syncing and unlimited storage for Prime members.

HomePod Mini 2 First Look: Apple’s Best Matter Smart Home Hub For The Money

A pre-release review tests Apple’s $149 HomePod mini 2 as a Matter and Thread hub, multi-room speaker and entry point to Apple Home.

Amazon’s 5 New Smart Home Devices: Everything You Need To Know

Amazon announced five Alexa devices and an interactive Home Map feature, with prices, availability and some launch details still pending.

Amazon’s $500 Echo Show 16 Wants To Be The Center Of Your Home

Amazon announced the 16-inch Echo Show 16, combining Alexa Plus, Fire TV and home dashboards. It starts at $500 and is available for preorder.