What colours suit a period home?

Undertone caution: two colours in the same family can still read very differently once on a large surface, depending on their undertone — check against your existing flooring, furniture and fittings, not the swatch alone.

Lighting caveat: a colour can look noticeably warmer or cooler depending on natural and artificial light through the day — see the lighting guide for what specifically changes and why.

Finish caveat: matt, eggshell and gloss finishes reflect light differently, which can make the same colour read lighter, darker or more saturated depending on the finish chosen.

Always view a physical sample in the actual room, at different times of day, before committing to a large surface.