Room painted in Little Greene Bronze Red, Yellow-Pink and Deep Space Blue

Best Paint Colours for Autumn

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The best paint colours for autumn: warm ochres, terracotta reds, rich browns and mossy greens from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library, and how to use them.

Dining room with panelled walls painted in Farrow & Ball Railings

Farrow & Ball Railings

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Farrow & Ball Railings (31) is a blue-based black that anchors any scheme. Where it works best, the colours to pair it with and which finish to choose for walls, cabinets and doors.

Bathroom with panelling and roll top bath painted in Farrow & Ball India Yellow

Farrow & Ball India Yellow

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Farrow & Ball India Yellow (66) is a deep, earthy mustard with a historic name and a modern feel. Where it works, what to pair it with and which finish to choose.

Small attic bedroom painted in Farrow & Ball Mizzle

Best Paint for Small Rooms

The best paint colours for small rooms: soft colours that make walls recede, using one colour on every surface to blur the edges, and when a deep colour makes a small room feel bigger.

Hallway with walls painted in Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue

Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue

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Farrow & Ball Inchyra Blue is a muted, stormy blue-grey for calm, sophisticated rooms. What colour it really is, how it shifts with the light, the colours that go with it and the best finishes.

Room painted in Farrow & Ball Yeabridge Green and Bancha

How to Choose Paint Finish

Matt, eggshell, satin or gloss? A simple guide to choosing the right paint finish for walls, ceilings, woodwork and busy rooms, with sheen levels from all three brands.

Bedroom with walls painted in Farrow & Ball Elephant's Breath

Best Grey Paint Colours

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The best grey paint colours compared: Farrow & Ball's Elephant's Breath, French Gray and Ammonite, plus warm greys from Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library, and how light changes each one.

Sitting room with walls painted in Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue

Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue

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Farrow & Ball Stiffkey Blue is an inky navy that feels historic yet contemporary. How it behaves in different light, the colours that go with it, and how it compares with Hague Blue and Inchyra Blue.

Interior painted in Farrow & Ball Old White

Best Paint for Period Homes

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Breathable distempers, limewash and flat emulsions compared, plus when a modern finish is the better choice. The best paint for period homes from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library.

Room painted in Little Greene Perpetual Blue

Colour Trends for 2026

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The colour trends for 2026 from Little Greene, Farrow & Ball and Paint & Paper Library: warm mid-tones, earthy neutrals, tonal layering and Little Greene's 26 new colours.

Exterior painted in Little Greene Invisible Green

Best Exterior Paint Colours

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The best exterior paint colours for front doors, window frames, railings and masonry, from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library, with the right paint for each surface.

Dining room opening onto a garden with blue walls painted in Farrow & Ball Lulworth Blue

Best Paint Colours for Summer

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The best paint colours for summer are cool blues, light watery greens and bright, clean whites. Our favourites from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library, and how to keep them feeling warm all year.