Inspired by ancient Rome and the Renaissance, these sedate, quietly opulent colours create an air of quiet sophistication.

The aspect of a room was a very important factor at this time, so colours such as Pea Colour, Green Oxide, and Lavender Grey are more suited to warm south facing rooms whilst, DH Blossom, Pale Sienna or warm stone would have been selected for cooler north facing ones, and the same is still relevant today.