Paint

The first rule of using magnolia paint: don't call it magnolia.

Once a purely practical choice, paint now says as much about a home as the furniture in it – and the brand on the tin says even more

Used correctly, blue can be one of the most joyful and useful colours. Here's how to make a warm, comfortable bedroom using blue.

Is adulthood accepting that, though you may love a colour, it simply won't work in a space? Here's how to choose paint colours with maturity

Before Pantone, there was Werner’s Nomenclature of Colours, a scientific guide to colour beloved by Charles Darwin, that described the world with surprising poetry.

It is not just a colour for children – when used correctly, pink can lend both sophistication and warmth to a room. Here’s how to do it right

Getting colour right in your own home is trickier than it sounds. But with a grasp of the basics of colour theory, creating beautiful spaces becomes so much easier. House & Garden shares everything you need to know about colour and its meaning

Whether it's in the finish, the pattern or the colour, there are many devices that can give the illusion of more space. We turned to interior designers and paint experts to find out the best ones

Deciding on a paint colour can be one of the trickiest parts of redecorating a space. With so much to consider, we have gathered advice from those in the know to teach you how to choose the right paint colours for every room

Looking to update a room without upsetting the balance of colour? Here is how to get it right, according to the experts

When writer Daisy Bridgewater's youngest son left home she was bereft, but soon a sense of freedom swept through the house. Here, she writes about the new carpets, fresh paint and delicate lampshades she treated herself to once her boys had flown the nest.

Versatile neutrals and unusual hues feature in a new paint collection inspired by England's most stately home

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)