Cyan shades

Colour – on walls, joinery, soft furnishings or via accessories – has a truly transformative effect: it impacts the mood of a home’s inhabitants, as well as having the power to change an architectural

There’s a science and an art to using colour in the home, but there's no need to fear bolder shades, says the author of a new book

Country style unfurls slowly, just like the seasons. Right now, these are the colours and prints that are finding favour in our rural homes

Fill spaces with a sense of escapism and adventure by decorating with exuberant prints bursting with tropical flora and fauna. From embroidered botanical fabrics to shimmering jungle wallpapers, these vibrant designs will instantly ignite the senses

The most striking of colour combinations, black and white adds instant drama to any room – and it’s surprisingly versatile and timeless

Livingetc colour expert Amy Moorea Wong on a living room palette that’s soft yet rich all at once