Pick the perfect paint colour

Confused by all those tints and tones at the paint store? To help you, we've picked a series of colour palettes that are guaranteed to focus on the trendy aspect of your home. Each palette contains three different hues – one for the walls and two that can be picked up in accessories, furniture or trim. Simply use our drop-down menu to choose the colour scheme that suits you best!

For a relaxed colonial feel that's a touch traditional

Main colour: Safari Jacket, SICO Accent colour: Calcutta Silk, SICO Accent colour: Polar Ice, SICO

For a vibrant and welcoming modern palette

Main colour: Pumpkin Patch, Behr at Home Depot Accent colour: Ruby Ring, Behr at Home Depot Accent colour: Beach White, Behr at Home Depot

For a pretty mix that's a modern take on country cottage style

Main colour: Buff, Farrow & Ball Accent colour: Blue Ground, Farrow & Ball Accent colour: Dauphin, Farrow & Ball

Make a statement with colours that reflect the rich tones of tradition

Main colour: Spring Dust, Benjamin Moore Accent colour: Raphael, Benjamin Moore Accent colour: Butter Cream, Benjamin Moore

Light and fresh tones that are easy on the eye, for a kitchen or kid's room

Main colour: Marjoram, SICO Accent colour: Cotton Rag Paper, SICO Accent colour: White Denim, SICO

A soothing hit of different blues with a touch of classic gold

Main colour: Expansive Sky, PARA Accent colour: La Cloche Gold, PARA Accent colour: Refined Melody, PARA

Light, bright and crisp – perfect for a bathroom

Main colour: Sterling Blue, Pratt & Lambert Accent colour: Greene Haze, Pratt & Lambert Accent colour: Milk White, Pratt & Lambert

For a look that's classic but not fussy – this isn't your mom's beige!

Main colour: Starlet, C.I.L Accent colour: Montana Tan, C.I.L Accent colour: Limey, C.I.L

You'll feel as snug as a bug when you wrap your space in these rich tones

Main colour: Sunflower Petal, PARA Accent colour: Pirate Gold, PARA Accent colour: Bake Oven, PARA

For a welcoming vibe that's still classic, try this warm yellow-green combination

Main colour: Asparagus, Behr at Home Depot Accent colour: Pina Colada, Behr at Home Depot Accent colour: Honey Beige, Behr at Home Depot

Pale tones lighten up smaller spaces like bathrooms or kitchens

Main colour: Spa, Behr at Home Depot Accent colour: Ice Flower, Behr at Home Depot Accent colour: Cotton Fluff, Behr at Home Depot

A rich amber tint warms up these timeless natural shades

Main colour: Triple Crown, C.I.L Accent colour: Longacre, C.I.L Accent colour: Crescent Inn, C.I.L

Bright lively colours add fun to any space

Main colour: Green Grape, C.I.L Accent colour: Bay Blue, C.I.L Accent colour: Barely Green, C.I.L

A touch of tan turns this yellow into an invitingly sunny tone

Main colour: Dayroom Yellow, Farrow & Ball Accent colour: Loggia, Farrow & Ball Accent colour: Archive, Farrow & Ball

Choose your colour scheme:

Lush green Warm & spicy Calming neutrals Dramatically rich Pale & pretty Gilt-edged blues Fresh spa feel Knock-out naturals Cosy colours Restful greens Light & bright Tranquil tones Lively brights Sunny and sophisticated