“It’s worth remembering that no colour works in isolation and finding a new, successful combination can be rewarding and exciting.”
David Oliver, Design Director of Paint & Paper Library

Understanding colour is one of the most difficult aspects of decoration to get right because there are no absolutes. It has as much to do with light as pigments and neither is constant. When selecting a colour it is important to decide:

• where to make definitions and where to create sufficient emphasis to catch the eye in terms of the transition from light to dark and warm to cool. (more…)

When you are going to repaint a room, it is important to initially think about the purpose of the room. A bedroom should feel comfortable to wake up in, an office should encourage concentration and a child’s room should feel both stimulating and calm. (more…)

Has your favourite wall colour been discontinued?  Provided you have a sample then Paint & Paper have the technology to replicate the colour for you at no extra charge and to celebrate they’re offering up to 25% off selected paints on their website.

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