Even if you're keeping your room neutral, it's not ever a great idea to paint your walls so called "Brilliant" white,' says Hugh Metcalf, Livingetc's editor. 'And the same goes for your ceiling ...

White paint is a cornerstone of interior design – versatile, timeless, and endlessly nuanced, it sets the tone for a space ...

Have to paint your ceiling but worried about paint falling and splattering every which way? Use an old umbrella and turn it into a mess-free solution.

It might be tempting to leave a ceiling in classic white, but painting it in a different hue can totally transform a room. When picking a colour, choosing a tone a couple of shades lighter than ...