Colour of the month ocean blue

ADD DEPTH AND DRAMA TO YOUR SCHEME WITH THIS BOLD SHADE

With warming undertones of red and the richness of deep blue, purples are a seductive choice for a darker scheme. Opt for a perfect plummy colour and pair with navy woodwork for a chic and comforting

What are the best hues to combine? Top designers share their favourite pairings and they are divine

New paints and papers, selected by Amelia Thorpe

ALEXANDRA GOSS CHARTS THE RISE OF THE PAINT COLOUR CONSULTANT

As the garden is caught in the season’s mellow light, let nature’s captivating spectrum of earthy shades and textures inspire your interiors