The Little Greene Paint Company
The water-based paint range from this company, based in Wales, has minimal volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and the oil-based paints have very low VOC levels. There are 128 colours, including 60 inspired by traditional shades, and all are available online as well as through more than 175 distributors in the UK. Prices start from £20.50 for 2.5 litres of matt emulsion.

Marston & Langinger
Marston’s water-based Premium Paints are odourless and solvent-free. They are highly durable, and the company suggest that their exterior paints will last for seven to 12 years. The interior paint, described as a superfine washable matt emulsion, costs from £29 for 2.5 litres. All paints are available from the store, selected stockists and online.