Paint

The first rule of using magnolia is – don't call it magnolia

Can your walls flatter your furniture and your face? Decorating experts say so

Creating a range of paints is a classic and often business savvy move for an up-and-coming interior designer – these are our favourites

What’s the difference between satin and eggshell and is either any good for a bathroom? We demystify paint finishes so you don’t have to

Forget off-whites and beiges: interior designers are turning to yellow as the perfect neutral for walls and woodwork. Here's why (and the shades that work best)

Whether it's in the finish, the pattern or the colour, there are many devices in ones arsenal which can turn a room from puny to palatial. We turned to interior designers and paint experts to find out the best one.

Earthy reds, deep greens and icy blues, this is the palette to be paying attention to.

We asked interior designers for their golden rules when it comes to choosing colours

Fancy going neutral but with a bit more zhuzh? Try these combinations by interior designers

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

What you're Googling in the paint world now, and why…

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

The best soft shades of red and how to use them, from terracottas to dusty berry hues

As we head into 2025, take inspiration from the palettes colour consultants are loving right now, from rich, warm shades of yellow and terracotta to elegant green-grey whites