Just moved house and want to rescue your eyes from the previous owners’ colour scheme?

According to eco paint brand Victory Colours, opting for a stopgap colour is the way forward.

Victoria Yardley, Founder of Victory Colours, said: “It’s not an official industry term, but stopgap colour is the paint shade you choose before settling on your forever colour. It’s like a palate cleanser for your walls.”

According to Vicky, there are many reasons why homeowners might want to take on the additional job of a stopgap colour, the most obvious being the instant relief a fresh lick of paint brings.

But according to Vicky, a stopgap colour buys the homeowner time to make a more informed decision about their future interior plans.

And while some might see taking on two paint jobs in a short space of time as a waste of energy and paint, Vicky thinks it will prevent future colour regret.

She said: “It’s all about giving homeowners breathing room to avoid making rushed decisions. Stopgap colour allows them to live in the home and see how the light changes in every room, before committing to a final shade.”

And when it comes to choosing your stopgap colour, Vicky recommends shades that will work in any light and give homeowners a calm canvas around which to build their interior scheme.

Vicky said: “If you want a safe bet, think background music and not the main performance. It should be a shade that supports your style decisions and not dictate them.”

From the Victory palette, she suggests Penally Stone and The World’s Your Oyster, from Noushka Design’s Cornwall Collection, or Bear’s Paw or Woolwinder for a warmer space.

Victory Colours’ range of matt emulsion is available now, priced at £44.95 for 2.5-litre tin.