How to choose paint

Everything old is new again, according to the brand

When Emily Dobbs and her husband were renovating their Victorian maisonette in north London, they knew it had to be a sanctuary for their little boy, Alfie, who has autism and ADHD. Here, Emily – an interior designer – discusses how she approached her most important and personal project to date

We are supposed to let our children express themselves creatively, but what happens when their ‘vision’ clashes dramatically with your own? Our agony aunt attempts to find the aesthetic link between skate culture and William Morris for a reader whose son is begging to paint his walls with black paint

A place for reflection, creation and, most importantly, aestheticising melancholia, it is also the prefect setting for an emotional reset

Colour fatigue is inevitable when you're seeing the same paints plastered across every home on your feed, but fear not, the feeling won't last forever. These experts share how to rectify it

Forget safe white, I tried this dark Farrow & Ball shade in my tiny cottage living room and it instantly felt warmer and cosier than neutral alternatives

No budget for an interior designer? Working with a paint consultant can make a room sing for a fraction of the cost

Level up your alfresco space for summer living and beyond with these expert-recommended hues and decorating tips

The process can be daunting, but with a few tips and tricks up your sleeve, you might just enjoy it (and get it right). We’ve asked interior designers and colour specialists to share their trade secrets to help you on your way

As one reader figures out their taste post-divorce, our agony aunt weighs in on how to interrogate what you like and how to bring together two seemingly opposing styles

Cool light, tricky undertones and the ever-present risk of a space that just feels cold – north-facing sitting rooms demand more from a paint colour than almost anywhere else in the house. These are the shades the experts reach for.

Your front door is the first design decision anyone experiences, so we asked the experts what different hues communicate about the people living behind them

North-facing rooms don't need to be cold: take this indispensable advice from the experts to ensure your space is as warm and cosy as any other room in the house

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

Writer Daisy Bridgewater has spent 14 years on a mammoth house renovation in Suffolk. Here, she offers her dos and don'ts, including the crucial lesson: don't make too many cups of tea.

Classic yet contemporary, uplifting yet restful, this versatile paint colour can be used to enhance any room in the house

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