Farrow & Ball

The best paint for a feature wall is a deep colour in a flat matt. How to choose the wall, colours that make an impact, tonal alternatives and the finishes that show colour at its best.

Farrow & Ball Cornforth White is a soft, balanced grey that is neither too warm nor too cool. What colour it really is, where it works, the colours that go with it and the best finishes.

The best blue paint colours, from Hague Blue, Hicks' Blue and Stiffkey Blue to softer blue-greys and pale blues, with advice on light, pairings and the right white for woodwork.

The best paint colours for spring are fresh greens, soft yellows and airy neutrals with a little earthiness. Our favourite shades from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library, and how to combine them.

Warm or cool? How to choose a white for your ceiling that does not look stark, with our favourite ceiling whites from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library.

The best paint colours for winter are deeper, warmer shades that hold up in low light. Our pick of reds, ochres, greens and inky blues from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library.

Farrow & Ball Sulking Room Pink is a muted, romantic rose that never feels too sweet. How it behaves in different light, the colours that go with it, and the best finishes for each room.

The best green paint colours from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library, from deep Jewel Beetle and Studio Green to smoky Green Smoke and soft, restful Mizzle.

The best cream and off-white paint colours from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Paint & Paper Library, including Wimborne White, Pointing, Slaked Lime and Cornforth White, and how to choose.

Farrow & Ball Estate Emulsion or Modern Emulsion? How the chalky 2% finish and the washable 7% finish compare in looks, durability and coverage, and which rooms each one suits best.

Farrow & Ball Dead Flat is a 2% sheen, ultra-matt finish that is washable and works on walls, woodwork and metal. What it is, how it compares and where to use it.

The best black and charcoal paint colours, from Farrow & Ball Railings and Off-Black to Little Greene Lamp Black and Basalt, with advice on undertones, finishes and where black works best.