Updated and expanded, this bestselling primer now features nearly 500 paint colours (130 more than the previous edition) that can transform your home from monotone to magical! Throughout the book, top interior designers share personal insights about their favourite hues, offering a revolutionary approach to colour that focuses on how each shade makes them feel and what mood it will set in a room. Real paint swatches, gathered by the editors of House Beautiful, are searchable by shade and designer, and every swatch includes its manufacturer, name and number. Novices and experts alike will find this handbook a must-have as they go about picking the perfect paint to add style, charm and personality to their home.