With so many colours to choose from, selecting the best combinations for your ideal colour scheme can be a bit of headache. To help you achieve your perfect scheme the stress-free way Leyland explains the basic principles of how colours work together

Toning By using different shades of colours from the same main colour group you can produce a subtle and relaxing look that is easy on the eye.  Contrasting Create bold and dramatic rooms by using colours that sit opposite each other on the colour wheel. These are sometimes called accent colours and are perfect for feature walls.  Harmonising Elegant and balanced colour schemes can be achieved by picking colours from groups next to each other on the wheel.