Updated and expanded, this bestselling primer now features nearly 500 paint colors—130 more than the previous edition—that can transform your home from monotone to magical! Throughout the book, top interior designers share personal insights about their favorite hues, offering a revolutionary approach to color that focuses on how each shade makes them feel and what mood it will set in a room. Real paint swatches, gathered by the editors of House Beautiful, are searchable by shade and designer, and every swatch includes its manufacturer, name, and number. Novices and experts alike will find this handbook a must-have as they go about picking the perfect paint to add style, charm, and personality to their home.