It’s mixed reviews. With Pantone’s 2018 Colour Forecast being revealed on Friday as Ultra Violet, we thought it only fitting to ask the opinion of those who know colour best — interior designers. Collected via Houzz, these designers shared their thoughts on the deep-hued purple which Pantone predicts to be the biggest thing come the New Year. … Read more
Salvias are fantastic to drop into borders to fill gaps after earlier flowers such as lupins and poppies have faded. Due to their long flowering periods they’re perfect for jazzing up clumps of asters, anemones. Half of them come from Asia and Europe and these include largely shrubby and herbaceous types, but the other half of … Read more
Our discerning customers are making style statements to create a high quality, woodgrain finish that won’t ever need re-painting. We offer a variety of standard woodgrain colours: mahogany, golden oak and cherrywood. You can even specify white on the inside and a colour on the outside to make it easier to match your interior décor … Read more
Every year paint manufacturer Dulux gathers a team of design experts to predict colour trends for the year ahead. ‘The common thread coming through for 2016 was yellow – and gold in particular. We drew inspiration from all the different tones of this colour, including bold metallic hues and earthy shades, bringing them all together … Read more
Enjoy year-round sunshine inside with these cheerful shades of yellow. SPICY OVERTONES YELLOW-PINK ABSOLUTE MATT EMULSION, £38 FOR 2.5L, LITTLE GREENE For a grown-up option look no further than Yellow-Pink. Its honey tones are enlivening without being overbearing and will warm up a colder, north- facing room. It’s great with Lamp Black and natural finishes such … Read more
Industry experts explain how to use the blue of summer skies and seas. KEEP COOL BONTON MATT EMULSION, £41 FOR 2.5L, SANDERSON If you long for the perfect sunny day or love time at the beach with wide, open skies, paint walls with Bonton. This soothing, uplifting shade looks great in bedrooms and bathrooms. Combine with … Read more