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Due to their lack of natural light, these spaces can cause many a decorative conundrum. It is crucial to get the colour right, so we have canvassed the industry to discover the best paint colours for north facing sitting rooms.

Next year’s palette is an appealing blend of warm, earthy shades and bold, expressive colours that will encourage us all to get creative

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

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

Follow this expert advice to transform a tricky space into an inviting retreat

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

Layering varying tones of the same colour across a single room can create cohesion, cosiness and drama. Here's how to do it.

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

Inspired by a love of history and travel, the three new paint colours are wonderfully rich and vibrant – and look particularly lovely alongside new fabrics and wallpapers by Carlos

Are you evenings at home lacking in atmosphere? These are the colours, finishes and techniques that look their best when the lights are low and the candles are lit

Trying to match a shade from one paint company to another has some major downsides, but if you're struggling to find the perfect shade, there can be scenarios where matching helps you out

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

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

The very specific conundrums that require expert attention

Whether you’re hoping to emulate an ancient palazzo or get that modern Ibiza look, lime washes and textured plaster finishes are definitely the way to go