Colour combinations

Blue and brown colour schemes have been making a splash all over the pages of House & Garden in the last couple of years. These are the most stylish examples – and we're dying to copy them

The Australian designer is known for her clever use of bold hues and eye-catching prints. In this extract from the new edition of her book A Life in Pattern, she shares the secrets to creating a bright and beautiful home

Planning to smother your walls in sage green? We asked interior designers to share their favourite paint colours, and offer inspiration for how to use them

This classic colour combination can go in all kinds of different directions, from coastal chic to chinoiserie elegance. We gather our favourite ideas for blue and white rooms

For an aesthetic that feels super up-to-date but with a reassuringly timeless quality, be inspired by these blue and green rooms from our pages

We've asked interior designers their favourite combination of paint colours to use in a space. From neutrals to bold brights, here are the combinations that work time and again 

Once you've got the main colour scheme for a room under control, adding in an extra colour or two can take things to a whole new level

Colour choices are fundamental to the atmosphere of a room, and these combinations are perfect for creating a sense of cocooning comfort for wintry days

Once considered the nadir of the colour palette, are we seeing a reputation-shaking comeback from this most pasty shade of pale purple?