We reveal the paint colours that will set the tone for 2021

Our homes took on a new importance over the past 12 months, reflected in hues paint companies expect to trend next year 

Pantone's colour range from Fleetwood includes soft Mallard blue partnered with Star white for a clean, calm finish, warmed by touches of chocolate brown.

We've been awash with strong colour for the last few years and if it wasn’t already time for the cyclical nature of colour fashions to come back round to neutrals, the Covid crisis has played its part in their return as we embrace the look of calm interiors.

But far from producing a weak, vapid look, the emphasis will be on warmth and the use of colour which takes on a tranquil, more muted tone.