PERFECT PAINTS

Bold colours mix with creamy neutrals for spring

Red alert Use a rich red on the lower half of a hallway wall to add a welcoming warmth. Can-Can, Humpty Dumpty and Bugle

Claypaint, all £38/2.5L, Earthborn

Perfect white Pure whites can appear clinical in living spaces – instead try an off-white with the tiniest hint of grey. We love Polar Bear

Selfie, £34.99/2.5L, Dowsing & Reynolds

Pure opulence Rich teal suits both modern and period spaces – team with off-white for a crisp, modern effect. Burlington Arcade

marble matt emulsion, £44/2.5L, Mylands

Hot mustard This rich, warm yellow looks great on the walls and floor, with a stripe of green adding a cool contrast. India

Yellow, £43.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball

Bold choice Crimson instantly adds warmth to a space. Keep it contemporary by pairing with cool grey accents and sleek furniture.

Radicchio, £43.50/2.5L, Farrow & Ball

Calming comfort Crowned Dulux’s Colour of the Year, this warm pink is perfect for bedrooms

and living rooms. See it on the cover of the main issue! Heart Wood, £25.72/2.5L, Dulux

Rich jewels Painting the skirting and architraves in the same hue as the walls works well when using dark colours. Serpentine (left) and Poison; both £45/2.5L, Zoffany

New natural Olive green is a surprisingly soothing neutral. Pair it with pale pink, black or burnt orange for maximum contrast.

Olive Colour, £42/2.5L, Little Greene

Misty hue A beautifully elegant grey, tinted with a hint of green so it doesn’t feel cold, lends a serene tone. Silver Marlin, from

£20.40/0.94L, Benjamin Moore