Colour your world

Picking up paint swatches and choosing the shades for a new room redo is one of the most exciting parts of the whole project. But are you ever struck with indecision when faced with choosing just a few hues from all the beautiful options? I know I am, and it can put a real dampener on my enthusiasm! That’s where this month’s decorating quiz comes in (p42) – answer a few fun questions to find out what your signature colour palette is. It will help you focus your moodboards, meaning you can get the project underway more quickly!

For further colourful inspiration, don’t miss our reader makeovers (from p30) – Lauren’s vibrant living room is full of daring combos, while Sameera’s luxurious bedroom uses heritage hues and patterns to create a boutique-hotel vibe at home.

At this time of year, it’s lovely to make the most of your outside space – flip to page 118 for what to pot on, plant and prune right now, and keep reading for the best lights to illuminate your garden (p120) and a round-up of outdoor heaters (p122) to keep you cosy until summer arrives. Fingers crossed, we won’t be waiting too long!