Jump to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleHenry Saker-ClarkMonday 17 August 2026 08:03 BSTGreen paint was the most popular, according to brand Lick (B&M Home/PA)Householders are moving away from minimalist grey interiors in favour of warmer tones like green and pink, according to paint brand Lick.Green proved to be Lick's most popular shade over the past 12 months, accounting for 17.4 per cent of sales, while demand for grey tumbled to just 2.3 per cent.White paint remained consistently popular, while neutral tones such as beige and taupe saw an increase in sales over the period.Lick reported a 51 per cent sales surge in the first half of the year, outperforming the broader home improvement sector despite consumer spending pressures.Chief executive Lucas London attributed the growth to high mortgage rates discouraging home moves, alongside customer demand for quality paint at an affordable price point.In fullHomeowners abandon trendy interior for warm paint colours as sales boomMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in