Nothing is as joyful or as transformative as paint, says Joa Studholme, the creative genius behind some of Farrow & Ball’s most cherished colours. From a scarlet door to a bedroom dunked in a soothing oatmeal shade, the Colour Curator reveals how she turns a lick of paint into a ‘moment’

My last place was lovely but very neutral, and I’d always held back a bit with decorating. But this home felt different. Although the interior was stuck in the 1990s, it had great bones. The big rooms

NEW PARENTS FRANKY AND JACK REWORKED A DATED STUDENT HOUSE INTO A COLOURFUL FAMILY HOME

CLEVER TRICKS TO MINI DECOR PROJECTS… WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW

Every room scheme in this smart west London home, created by Hám Interiors, illustrates how being confident with colour pays off

Enjoy a seasonal style refresh with light, uplifting looks that will elevate your decor