Homes should look like the people who live in them.
The best interiors are never a designer's showcase. They reflect the lifestyle, interests and personality of the household — and they're practical enough to live in every day.
That's the thinking behind everything we publish: interior design advice for real London flats and country houses alike, with an eye for detail and a respect for budget and timescale. Clear, honest guidance on colour, paint, wallpaper and the finishing touches that make a room feel complete.
Which way does the room face? When is it used? North light cools colours; south light warms them. Choose paint at the time of day you'll use the room most.
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One hero, two supports
A scheme hangs together when one colour leads and two others support it — repeated across walls, fabrics and accessories.
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Don't forget the fifth wall
Ceilings, woodwork and the insides of cupboards are where a good room becomes a memorable one.
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Live with it first
Paint big sample boards, tape up wallpaper lengths, and live with them for a week. The right choice usually reveals itself.
Colour library
A palette we keep coming back to
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Terracotta
Earthy, warm and sociable — lovely in kitchens and dining rooms.
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Sage
The great calm-maker. Works with oak, linen and brass.
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Inky navy
A deep neutral. Try it on kitchen units or a study ceiling.
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Ochre
Bottled sunshine for north-facing rooms.
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Plaster pink
Soft, skin-warm and surprisingly grown-up.
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Deep teal
Rich and enveloping — beautiful in bathrooms.
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Oxblood
Candlelit drama for dining rooms and snugs.
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Parchment
The warm white that flatters everything.
Not one room should be the same, because no two households are. Colour is how a house starts to tell you who lives there.
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Try it
Paint the wall
The same sofa, the same print — a completely different room. Tap a colour to see how the wall changes the mood.
Wall colour
Sage — calm and easy to live with, and lovely with pale blue.
