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Why Limewash Walls Are Quietly Taking Over UK Homes In 2026

25th May 2026 Dan Whitfield

This piece has been folded into our fuller, regularly updated guide: Limewash Paint in 2026: Why British Walls Went Cloudy – And Why Half of What You’re Seeing Isn’t Limewash. Everything covered here – what limewash actually is, the brands worth knowing, application technique, the colours that work and what a room costs – now lives in that guide. Please head over for the current version.

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Dan Whitfield

Dan Whitfield writes about homes, interiors and the practical side of making a UK house livable. A former architect's assistant turned writer, he covers design trends, small-space living, and the slightly absurd range of products marketed to homeowners. Dan has a particular soft spot for mid-century design and a well-placed house plant, and his writing balances aspirational interiors with realistic rental-friendly alternatives. He's based in Sheffield in a one-bed flat with too many lamps.

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