Colour285 Stories

From forest green to burnt orange, rich grey to twilight blue, cocooning shades are perfect bedtime companions

Very Peri is an enchanting purple-blue hybrid chosen to represent courage and creativity. See how to use it in your home

Want to bring a restful mood into your bathroom? Take a look at these green tile ideas on Houzz

Whether pale, dusty or dark, green works beautifully on cabinets both traditional and modern, as these schemes show

The key colours at the influential Maison & Objet design fair were warm and cocooning, from soft pastels to autumn hues

Struggling to choose a ceiling colour? Here’s how to tweak the shade of your ceiling paint to get the result you want

Add some depth and personality to your sleep space by choosing a calming shade of green

Designers share techniques for avoiding a disjointed feeling

This calming neutral shade is popping up all over Houzz. See how it looks in these very different kitchens

Pastel kitchen styles range from soft and soothing to kitsch and cutesy. How would you use these hues in your home?

Rich yet soft, moody yet uplifting, deep shades of green are perfect for bringing a sense of wellbeing to our homes