The timeless paint colours that should be in your house this year
It's all too easy to reach for white paint or its close cousin magnolia when it comes to deciding what colour to go for in a house, but you can do so much more in your home if you get to grips with bold, rich paint colours.
There's nothing wrong with neutrals, but perhaps consider a toffee colour on your walls rather than magnolia. For advanced level colour picks, we've seen all sorts of beautiful rooms lately in bold emerald green, and we think it's perfect for a living room. And don't stop there! You could go for a vivid yellow bedroom or an electric blue kitchen while you're at it. Modern pinks (not millennial), pastel tones and bright reds are equally timeless.
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Rita Konig's paint advice
As per usual, our columnist Rita Konig has some good advice for testing out paint colours. Don't bother painting them on the walls, she says, but "Instead, paint a square of thick card or ask your builders to cut up a spare piece of wood. This is a far superior way to choose colours for several reasons: you can look at them in the room without the confusion of other colours, put them next to the colours you want to combine them with - those for skirting boards, window frames and the neighbouring rooms - and see how they work. You can also take them out with you to see them with fabrics and carpets."
We've rounded up the bold tones you should be using for your walls here, and don't forget, if it doesn't work, you can simply start again... if you need further convincing, consult our gallery of Farrow & Ball colours in real homes for extra persuasion.