English heritage: Little Greene launches 20 new paint colours inspired by our most-loved National Trust properties

Beatrix Potter 's farmhouse, George Bernard Shaw's writing hut, Winston Churchill's croquet pavilion and Lady Macbeth's dress are among the inspirations behind Little Greene's timelessly elegant new paint range.

The eco-friendly independent paint company visited more than 350 of Britain’s most-loved National Trust houses and gardens to find authentic shades of green and tell the stories of the people who first enjoyed them.

Thirty-one grey, neutral, yellow, blue and turquoise greens, each with a noteworthy origin, will be available from mid-September.

Twenty are National Trust-derived, with the remaining 13 taken from Little Greene's archives and current colour card.

Clare Brown, head of brand licensing for the National Trust, hopes the new collection will give everyone the opportunity to bring Britain's heritage into their homes.

"National Trust and Little Greene have a real synergy, with conservation, restoration and reinvention at their core," she said.

"Green is the colour of the National Trust and conjures up images of the expanse of gardens and countryside that we look after for the nation to enjoy."

David Mottershead, managing director of Little Greene, said: "We have had an unparalleled opportunity to delve into a prestigious and eclectic mix of decorative styles.

"The hardest part has been editing it down to a selection of colours that will be welcomed by today's interior designers."

Little Greene will be supporting the National Trust's conservation efforts by donating paint to help bring colour and life back to the UK's cherished stately homes, as well as a monetary contribution from the sale of every can.

The paint will cost from £22 for a one-litre can and £43.50 for a two-and-a-half litre can and is available to buy online.

Read the fascinating stories behind each shade in the gallery above.