Based on House Beautiful's popular color column, this pocket-sized handbook shows how a simple coat of paint can set the mood and add a designer's touch in any room.

This gorgeous primer showcases more than 450 colors selected by top interior designers who explain how and why they chose these particular paints--along with swatches complete with manufacturer, name, and number, to help you pick the perfect pigment. Exploring everything from bold saturated hues to more soothing shades and essential neutrals, the designers offer special insight into what makes color work and how it influences the different spaces. The insider advice, plus stunning images of inspiring rooms, will help you select the ideal colors you'll enjoy for years.