Based on the popular column in 'House Beautiful', this pocket-sized handbook shows how a simple coat of paint can set the mood and add a designer's touch in any room.

This gorgeous primer showcases more than 450 colours selected by top interior designers who explain how and why they chose these particular paints, along with swatches complete with manufacturer, name and number, to help you pick the perfect pigment. Exploring everything from bold saturated hues to more soothing shades and essential neutrals, the designers offer special insight into what makes colour work and how it influences the different spaces. The insider advice, plus stunning images of inspiring rooms, will help you select the ideal colours you'll enjoy for years.