Colour Ideas

It’s good news for those who enjoy brilliantly bold (and potentially divisive) colour combinations

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

Brown is dominating interiors, so is cool-toned grey out of favour in 2025, or does it still work? In short, yes, but it’s all about finding the right shade

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

Designers are using colour capping to create the gentlest tonal transition which can bring rooms into balance

How the unlikely colour has reentered our radar (and how to use it at home)

Whether you’re hoping for a calm retreat of a lively hub of creativity, these expert-approved paint colours will set just the right mood when you’re working from home

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

What are the colours that are grabbing our attention this season? One in particular seems to be making quite a comeback

If colour at home scares you, you might just have chromophobia. For those looking to move past it, Fiona McKenzie Johnston speaks to the experts to find out how

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

Typical hallways, with their narrow footprint and lack of natural light, are a perennial design conundrum. We sought the help of paint specialists to find out the best colours to paint them to show them off to their best advantage