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Annie Sloan, www.anniesloan.com. Water-based paints in mid-sheen and chalk finishes, metallic and sparkle paints, plus powder pigments.

Anta, www.anta.co.uk. Capsule collection for walls and woodwork, developed to coordinate with Anta fabrics.

Auro, www.auro.co.uk. Wide variety of ecologically sound paints made from natural and solvent-free ingredients.

B&Q, www.diy.com. Huge range of own-name paints and those of other manufacturers.

Bedec, www.bedec.co.uk. Water-based, environmentally-friendly paints for all surfaces.

Blackfriar, www.blackfriar.co.uk. Specialist paints and woodcare products.

Cath Kidston, www.cathkidston.co.uk. Water-based acrylic emulsion in eight signature pastels.

Chiselwood, www.chiselwood.co.uk. This kitchen manufacturer has recently launched its own range of 35 subtle colours.

Cole & Son, www.cole-and-son.com. Paints in historic colours to match wallpapers from the company's archives.

Craig & Rose, www.craigandrose.com. Paint ranges include 1829, Opulence, Feng Shui, RHS Garden Collection and Crayola, with its Magnetwall, Heat Sensor, Fluorescent and Glitter Glaze effects.

Crown, www.crownpaint.co.uk. Huge choice of period and modern colours and decorative effects for all surfaces.

Designers Guild, www.designersguild.com. Interior paints in 72 tones from neutrals to vibrant hues.

Dulux, www.dulux.com. Vast selection of paint ranges, formulas and finishes; colour-matching available through the Colour Mixing System. They also supply eco-friendly paint.

EarthBorn, www.earthbornpaints.co.uk. Paints made with natural ingredients, such as plant oils, clay and plant extracts, in a variety of artistic ranges, colours and finishes.

Ecos, www.ecospaints.com. Odourless, solvent-free organic paints in 108 colours and various finishes.

Farrow & Ball, www.farrow-ball.com. Authentic historic and contemporary colours in finishes - including dead flat oil, limewash and water-based eggshell - for surfaces indoors and out. Ranges include Estate Emulsion and National Trust Garden Paint.

Fired Earth, www.firedearth.com. Period ranges include V&A Historic Colours, Art Nouveau and Art Deco. Also contemporary designer collections by Kelly Hoppen and Kevin McCloud.

Francesca's Lime Wash, www.francescaspaint.com. Recreated from traditional Italian recipes; finishes include limewash for interior and exterior surfaces, chalky emulsion for interior walls, eggshell, matt and gloss, all in 130 hand-mixed colours.

Georgina Barrow, www.naturalpaints.org.uk. Ecologically sound water-based matt paints in 30 muted shades inspired by the Cotswold countryside, plus Natural Garden Woodstains.

The Green Shop, www.greenshop.co.uk. Sells several natural and environmentally-friendly paint ranges.

Hammerite, www.hammerite.com. Wide range of paints for metal surfaces.

Hewson-Stubbs, www.hewsonstubbs.co.uk. A palette of 22 contemporary colours devised to work in period settings, plus a black-and-white collection.

International, www.international-paints.co.uk. Paints and primers for a wide range of surfaces, including melamine, brick, metal, radiators, wood and uPVC, plus floor finishes.

John Oliver, www.johnolivers.com/. Stunning palette, from subtle historic shades to high-impact colours, in matt emulsion, eggshell, gloss, masonry, flat oil and floor paint.

Johnstone's, www.johnstonestrade.com. Large array of paints, stains and coatings for all surfaces.

Laura Ashley, www.lauraashley.com. Paints in 48 shades, all available in matt emulsion and environmentally-friendly water-based eggshell.

The Little Greene Paint Company, www.thelittlegreene.com. A core collection of 120 colours, plus ranges including English Summer and Catwalk Collection. The variety of finishes includes water-based alternatives for interiors.

Marston & Langinger, www.marston-and-langinger.com. A range of 42 environmentally friendly, odourless, water-based colours for walls and wood.

Neisha Crosland, www.neishacrosland.com. Paints that coordinate with the designer's fabrics and wallpapers.

Nina Campbell at Paint & Paper Library, www.paintlibrary.co.uk. Paint colours to complement the fabric and wallpaper collections.

Nordic Style, www.nordicstyle.com. Swedish-inspired paints for walls, furniture and floors, some from traditional and eco-friendly recipes. Plus opaque floor paints and translucent stains.

Nutshell Natural Paints, www.nutshellpaints.com. Natural paints, including Eco Emulsion, in 100 colours. Also sells earth and mineral pigment tints.

Oka, www.okadirect.com. Eight soft colours in emulsion and acrylic eggshell to coordinate with Oka furniture.

Original Style, www.originalstyle.com. A range of 84 colours, available in acrylic emulsion or acrylic eggshell, plus undercoats.

Osmo, www.osmouk.com. Interior and exterior wood paints and woodwax finishes.

Paint & Paper Library, www.paintlibrary.co.uk. Colours divided into ten collections, such as Aqua, Rosa and Citrus, plus Architectural and Original Colours in emulsion, oil- and water-based acrylic eggshell, dead flat oil and acrylic.

Ray Munn, www.raymunn.com. UK supplier of Swedish-made Beckers paints, many of which are low-odour and solvent-free. Available in all finishes; shades can be mixed to order.

Ronseal, www.onecoat.co.uk. Specialist coverings, including One Coat Tile and Radiator paints, and Melamine & MDF paint.

Rose of Jericho, www.rose-of-jericho.demon.co.uk. Manufacturers of limewashes, distempers, emulsions, flat oils and eggshells. Colours are mixed using earth and artists' pigments and collections include Traditional, Classic and Italian.

Rustin's, www.rustins.co.uk. Interior and exterior paints for a variety of surfaces and wood finishes.

Sanderson, www.sanderson-uk.com. The Spectrum range comprises 1,350 pastel to mid-range colours in emulsions, gloss and eggshell. Also 36 heritage shades in the Morris & Co collection.

Sandtex, www.sandtex.co.uk. Specialists in exterior and masonry paints.

Siecle, www.sieclecolours.com. A range of ecological paints in wonderful colours from the Netherlands.

Zoffany, www.zoffany.co.uk. A collection of 60 classic colours in flat emulsion, low-sheen eggshell and gloss.

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