Walls and Ceiling: Faded Terracotta No.CC8 | By @pineappleinteriorsldn
Walls and Ceiling: Naperon No.315
Warm, grounded and effortlessly inviting, it’s no surprise that terracotta is having a moment in the sun. This warm shade is so versatile, it’s practically a neutral. Today, we’re talking you through our four terracotta hues and how you could use them to bring a sun-soaked feel to your space.
Light Terracotta
Soft and subtle but still brimming with warmth, light terracotta shades can be a wonderful alternative to white if you’re looking for something cosy but not too colourful. Think bedrooms, living rooms and anywhere you want to curl up with a good book.
Faded Terracotta and Naperon , both beautifully gentle with just a hint of something stronger, work wonderfully in both contemporary and traditional homes. While Faded Terracotta has a sandy feel, evoking memories of days on the beach, Naperon is decidedly more peachy.
To lean into the softness of these shades, colour drench the space so every surface is painted in the same hue. Or, if you want to make more of a statement, use the complementary white for each shade to draw the eye and create definition. You can find the complementary white on our colour card or website.
Walls and Ceiling: Faded Terracotta No.CC8 | Alcove: Hazy No.CC6 | By @fernandersoninteriors & @alexandriahallphotography
Walls and Woodwork: Naperon No.315
Mid Terracotta
Red Earth sits between the gentleness of lighter hues and the drama of darker shades. Its slight softness makes it effortlessly liveable, creating an inviting, relaxed feel in every space, new or old, large or small. Inspired by the earth beneath our feet, it has a grounding effect that perfectly suits offices, snugs and exterior spaces.
Packed with pigment, Red Earth responds particularly beautifully to light. It becomes even richer and cosier as day turns to night.
Walls and Woodwork: Red Earth No.64 | Ceiling: Jitney No.293 | By @sarahbrowninteriors & @katelikeheart
Walls: Setting Plaster No.231 | Door Frame: Red Earth No.64 | Ceiling: School House White No.291 | By @thehouseupstairs
Dark Terracotta
If you’re looking for the ultimate cosy hideaway, look no further than Marmelo No.316 . Inspired by marmalade, it has a thoroughly comforting feel reminiscent of cups of tea and hot, buttered toast. This shade makes every space feel protective, calm and inviting, especially if used to colour drench the walls, ceiling and woodwork.
Walls: School House White No.291 | Dresser: Marmelo No.316 | Units: Reduced Green No.313 | Panelling: Duster No.319
Upper Walls: Scallop No.311 | Lower Walls: Marmelo No.316 | Pantry Walls: Duster No.319
Colours to Complement Terracotta
When it comes to creating colour schemes, it all depends on how you want your space to feel. But, if you need some inspiration, here are three places you could start.
Complementary Whites: We pair every shade in our palette with a complementary white. This combination is carefully considered so they bring out the best in each other. It’s a simple and sure way to create a beautifully curated feel.
Neutral Groups: If you’d like to add a few more colours into your scheme, you can always look at our Neutral Groups. These are groups of six shades all specifically designed to work effortlessly together. So, you can use any of the colours in the group in any combination. Sometimes, you may find that the complementary white for your colour is in a neutral group, so you can simply experiment with other neutrals in that same collection. If not, explore them all and see if there’s one you feel most drawn to. And, as always, you can ask us if you’d like advice.
Layering: Who says you can only choose one? Layer several terracotta shades together for a harmonious, seamless scheme that effortlessly flows from one to another. This is ideal for creating calm spaces.
