How to choose paint

Mixing your own paint colour is a brilliant way to create a unique shade for your room. But before getting out your brushes, make sure you heed the advice of the experts

Due to their lack of natural light, these spaces can cause many a decorative conundrum. It is crucial to get the colour right, so we have canvassed the industry to discover the best paint colours for north facing sitting rooms.

Often overlooked (and possibly, once upon a time overused) navy blue paint is an unsung hero. Here's why we love it

Just because you don't have direct sunlight doesn't mean you can't decorate well 

Follow this expert advice to transform a tricky space into an inviting retreat

With a few thoughtful design choices, even modest spaces can feel open and airy. Here, four designers share how they use paint, lighting and architectural detail to lift a room.

An AI-resistant writer finds herself seduced by the new generation of paint colour visualising tools, and tests them out to find the most reliable one

Trying to match a shade from one paint company to another has some major downsides, but if you're struggling to find the perfect shade, there can be scenarios where matching helps you out

The final addition to the paint company’s durable collection will transform your kitchen and bathroom and the floors throughout your home

From warm tones to bright whites, these are the neutrals that will bring your walls to life

Tired of seeing the same shades on every wall? Colour consultants explain why some hues have fallen out of favour and how finish, application and layering can give them a fresh, contemporary feel.

Not sure what colour to paint your child's room? Can't work out how to strike the balance between colour maximalism and minimalism? Phoebe Hollond has you covered.

A cheat sheet to the power couples of pattern and paint

When it came to the all important paint colours for her flat, even a House & Garden editor of ten years came unstuck. Here's everything she learnt from a colour consultant

Do you prefer a 'does what it says on the tin’ approach, or something a little more evocative? We talk to the paint experts about what goes into the paint naming process