Farrow & Ball

The best paint colours for east-facing rooms: how to make the most of bright morning light without the room turning cold and grey later in the day, with colours from Farrow & Ball and Little Greene.

The best paint colours for south-facing rooms: cool pales that stay fresh, warm colours with enough depth not to wash out, and deep blues that come alive in strong, warm light.

The best paint for children's rooms: toy-safe, low-VOC, wipeable finishes from Little Greene and Farrow & Ball, plus soft colours for nurseries and bedrooms that grow with your child.

Warm white or cool white? How to tell them apart, how north, south, east and west light changes them, and the Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library whites worth sampling.

The best sage and olive green paints compared, including Jewel Beetle, Olive Colour and Studio Green, plus softer sages and deeper olives, with advice on choosing the right green for your light.

The best paint for hallways: washable, scuff-resistant finishes for walls and stairs from all three brands, and welcoming colours that hide everyday wear and suit a hall with little daylight.

The best navy and deep blue paint colours compared: Hague Blue, Stiffkey Blue, Railings, Hicks' Blue, Royal Navy and Squid Ink, with advice on undertones, light and choosing the right one.

The best terracotta and clay paint colours, from soft Setting Plaster and Red Earth to Tuscan Red and London Clay, with advice on choosing, pairing and using earthy tones at home.

Farrow & Ball Studio Green (93) is the darkest green in their palette, almost black indoors. How to use it on feature walls and furniture, what to pair it with and which finish to choose.

The best paint colours for dark and north-facing rooms: warm-based neutrals that counter cool light, rich deep colours that make a dark room cosy, and the whites and finishes that work best.

The best yellow paint colours for walls, from India Yellow, Sudbury Yellow and Hay to Light Gold and Peruvian Yellow, with advice on undertones, light and what to pair with yellow.

From plaster pinks to dusky rose and confident accents, the best pink paint colours from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library, and how to use them well.