Kevin McCloud’s colour advice

Time for a grey revival

Let the Grand Designs guru tempt you away from preconceived ideas about colour schemes and decorating. This is your chance to experiment with colour ideas that are guaranteed to transform your home...

Kevin says... 'Blue-ish greys are military and came into their own as World War I battleship camouflage. The really interesting greys, however, are those made with purple. They have a warm, brownish cast that flatters flesh tones and brings natural woodsy materials to life. They're not popular, but they should be.'