Geoffrey Hedge explores the latest fashion trends in colour for the home Fashion textiles, design and architecture all influence the colour palettes offered by the leading paint manufacturers.

If you are a dedicated follower of fashion and want your home to reflect the very latest catwalk trends, then Crown's Fashion For Walls collection will offer plenty of inspiration.

For 2007, Dulux has colours which will create bold interior statements in the home. There are four styles Natural Dimensions, Art House, Capri Mystique and The Good Lifeset.

If you live in an older property, Craig & Rose will help you create an authentic period effect with its 1829 collection used in many heritage buildings. The 1829 palette features 48 shades and 12 luxurious metallic finishes.

Create a masculine looking living space with Dulux's Natural Dimensions collection. The palette mixes deep teal blue, deep and dusty greys, with a splash of mimosa yellow to provide a smart colour combination for interiors. Ideal for large open-plan living spaces. Walls: Clouded Slate and Celestial Cloud. Shelving: Crested Moss. For stockists call 01753 550555, or visit the website: www.dulux.co.uk Neutrals look set to become the new white for walls and floors. Tan, honey lichen, peat and caramel shades are perfect colours for the bedroom and will also make living spaces warm and inviting. Photograph shows colours from the Dulux Natural Dimensions palette. Hexagonal patterns on walls: Rum Caramel and Soft Almond. Wall base colour: Tawny Crest.

Heritage colours from the Craig & Rose 1829 Ancient World collection. Alcove: Bokhara Red Chalky emulsion. Woodwork and window surrounds: Aubusson Incarnadine Acrylic Eggshell. For stockists, call 0870 600 1829, or visit the website: www. craigandrose.com Cool and chic: Whether it is a bright shade full of fun, or a deeper more earth colour passionate red, a simple splash of colour can change the look of a room dramatically. Try one wall in a room of neutral colours and see for yourself. The Crown Fashion collection offers plenty of inspiration. The phortograph shows Crown's Fashion For Walls Indulgence range. Back wall: Armagnac. Behind sofa: Mascarpone Drench a room in delicious colours, such as Dulux Capri Mystique, to make it feel chic and feminine. But it is important to balance pastel shades with the clean contrast of brilliant white on the woodwork. Walls: Fuchsia Falls Create an elegant and realxing bedroom colour scheme with Craig & Rose's 1829 shades. Walls: Pale Mortlake Cream. Details: Rich Gold Introduce spring shades for living rooms with Crown's Fashion For Walls Indulgence range.

Walls: Ambience Warm and homely, Craig & Rose's 1829 Red Room. Walls: Arabian Red. Coving: Regency White Steps: Summer Medley