How to find the perfect paint shade

Select a range of tones in sample pots. Back home, paint each on a piece of A4 paper rather than onto the wall. This way, you can move the painted paper around the room to see how the colour looks in different lights. Remember to look at it both during the day and with the lights switched on at night.

To help you choose between the paint shades on the Livingetc paint colour card, we've got expert advice on which tones work best in your home. So to find out which white to choose for a sunny kitchen or which shades are great for creating a romantic mood in a bedroom, read 5 ways with paint.

Still in a colour quandary? Brush up with our buyer's guide to paint.