Paint & Paper Library

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Paint & Paper Library Pure Flat Emulsion is the softest finish in the range: a 2% sheen, highly pigmented, breathable matt. What it is, where to use it and how it compares.

Paint & Paper Library neutrals explained: how the Architectural Colours work in five strengths, the Stone, Canvas, Sand, Powder and Cashmere families, the soft whites and which finish to use.

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.