Colour combinations
Decoration
How to choose the right accent colour for a room
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
By Virginia Clark
Decoration
Seven stylish colour schemes built around brown
From cherry blossom pink to duck egg blue, we look to the natural world to create the most successful brown colour schemes
By Evie Delaney
Decoration
Three brilliant neutral paint schemes to copy now
Fancy going neutral but with a bit more zhuzh? Try these combinations by interior designers
By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
Decoration
Seven inviting colour combinations to try this winter
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
By Virginia Clark
Decoration
Tonal layering is the interior designer paint hack you need to know
Layering varying tones of the same colour across a single room can create cohesion, cosiness and drama. Here's how to do it.
By Evie Delaney
Decoration
The H&G approved colour combinations we're loving for autumn
What are the colours that are grabbing our attention this season? One in particular seems to be making quite a comeback
By Charlotte McCaughan-Hawes
Decoration
Is lavender the new colour to know?
Once considered the nadir of the colour palette, are we seeing a reputation-shaking comeback from this most pasty shade of pale purple?
By Evie Delaney
Decoration
The eternal appeal of blue and white schemes
The latest book from Schumacher, Blue and White Done Right: The Classic Color Combination for Every Decorating Style, offers a wealth of inspiration for every type of interior
By Hudson Moore