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Lattice

Lattice

Taken from 19th Century french archives, lattice is a wallpaper of palpable class. The undulating pattern ripples up the length of the paper, creating a mesmerising and hypnotic design. Available in 5 colourways.

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Farrow & Ball Around the World

Farrow & Ball paint colours are used around the world to adorn the walls of some of the most prestigious properties and art galleries. Visit them at:

HISTORIC HOUSES

Bath Assembly Rooms, Somerset, UK

Farrow & Ball was selected as the preferred paint supplier for the restoration of the world famous Ballroom at the Bath Assembly Rooms in Bath, Somerset, England. The Ballroom has been faithfully restored to the original 18th century decorative scheme using Farrow & Ball paint colours Ballroom Blue No.24 and Cornforth White No.228.

Charleston House, Sussex, UK

Farrow & Ball has been involved with the conservation painting of Charleston House since its original restoration in the early 1980s. The house most recently underwent restoration work in Spring 2009, when Farrow & Ball specialist lead-based paint was used to ensure historical accuracy during the conservation work. Farrow & Ball created a bespoke paint colour, ‘Bloomsbury Blue Gray’ which is featured on the exterior woodwork of the house. The colour and finish of the paint was carefully matched to original paintwork to recreate the authentic look of Charleston.

Squerryes Court, Kent, UK

Farrow & Ball paint was used exclusively in the redecoration of the Tapestry Room in this beautiful 17th century manor house in Kent.

Kingston Bagpuize House, Abingdon, Oxfordshire.

The redecorated Drawing Room at Kingston Bagpuize house features Farrow & Ball paint colours Wimborne White No.239, New White No.59 and White Tie No.2002 which complement the striking 18th century damask St Antoine BP 933 wallpaper.

Manchester Art Gallery, Manchester, UK

Farrow & Ball paint colours provide the backdrop to three very different exhibitions at Manchester Art Gallery. Created in collaboration with the Gallery and taking its name from the well known artist and poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti, the bespoke colour ‘Rossetti Blue’ can be seen in the Victorian Galleries. Striking Arsenic colours the walls to the ‘Pre-Raphaelite Experiment’, while the quieter Drab is used for the display ‘Myth, Dream and Reality: The Human Form 1700- 1920’ in the Gallery Entrance Hall. See these and many more fine and decorative art exhibitions at Manchester Art Gallery.

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MUSEUMS

Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, Brussels

‘Musee Magritte Museum’
Farrow & Ball paint colours were selected by the Musee Magritte Museum to create a stunning backdrop to this prestigious display of art in this permanent exhibition which is dedicated to the work of Rene Magritte (1898-1967), the famous Belgian artist. The museum covers every period of his life and occupies a landmark building in the Place Royale, with 2,500 metres of exhibition space across five floors dedicated to displaying over 200 mixed media art works.

Farrow & Ball at the Musee Carnavalet in Paris

The Musee Carnavalet houses a wonderful and varied collection, showcasing Parisian interior style through the ages, from the 17th – 20th century. We are proud to have created bespoke colour ‘Carnavalet Red’ an intense, warm colour matching the museum’s historic atmosphere. Carnavalet Red can be found on the walls of the museum’s prestigious ‘Galerie de Liaisons’.

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The Ballroom at Bath Assembly Rooms
Walls: Ballroom Blue No. 24 Estate Emulsion
Detail: Cornforth White No. 228 Estate Emulsion




































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A high quality matt emulsion designed for use throughout the house on ceilings and walls. The chalky matt finish has unrivalled depth of colour and defines the Farrow & Ball look. This is a water based finish. This low odour paint has a dead flat finish. Suitable for interior woodwork, plaster and metal where a very matt finish is required. Not suitable for use in kitchens, bathrooms, on furniture or areas of heavy wear. This is a water based finish. This low sheen, high performance wall and ceiling paint is ideal for use in kitchens, bathrooms, children's rooms, hallways and other areas of high usage. This is a water based finish. A traditional high gloss finish which is suitable for both interior and exterior wood and metalwork. No longer restricted to front doors and woodwork, it can also be used for dramatic effect on ceilings and walls. This is a water based finish. An extremely durable eggshell finish which is ideal for all interior woodwork and metal including radiators. It provides a tough, washable and easily maintained surface and is an excellent complement to our Estate Emulsion and Modern Emulsion. This is a water based finish. This hard-wearing paint has a classic eggshell finish and is an ideal way of treating timber or concrete floors. Suitable for use in virtually every area of the house, from hallways to kitchens, bathrooms, utility rooms, playrooms and offices. This is a water based finish. Flexible and durable, this water based eggshell has good water shedding properties yet allows wood to breathe. For exterior use on wood and metal surfaces, including doors, window frames, cladding, barge boards, railing and gates, guttering and garden furniture. This is a water based finish. This finish has the hallmark Farrow & Ball mattness coupled with exceptional durability. Extremely tough and hard-wearing, it can be used on all masonry surfaces. Not available in all colours. This is a water based finish. For use on limestone, lime renders and plasters as well as wattle and daub. Not available in all colours. This is a water based finish. Suitable for interior plaster walls and ceilings. This paint has excellent covering power and breathes well. This is a traditional paint and though easy to apply requires some specialist understanding to achieve the best results. This is a water based finish. A simple, traditional distemper bound with natural resins to create a flat powdery finish. It allows ceilings to breathe and can be used on fine plasterwork to enhance detailing. Not available in all colours. This is a water based finish. Your paint finish choice has been saved. Find out more...

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For use on exterior woodwork to provide a protective and breathable foundation when using Exterior Eggshell or Full Gloss. For use on plaster when using Estate® Emulsion and Modern Emulsion. Available in ten colours. For use on bare wood when using Estate® Eggshell, Full Gloss and Dead Flat. Available in ten colours. The primer you have selected is not available.

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