Our Iconic Spaces competition invited design enthusiasts to showcase spaces that celebrate the positive power of colour. The outstanding winners our judges selected have used Farrow & Ball paint and paper to a stunning effect, crafting spaces that delight and inspire.
Entries were judged by an esteemed panel of experts at Farrow & Ball: Joa Studholme (Colour Curator), Patrick O’Donnell (International Brand Ambassador), Charlotte Cosby (Creative Director), and Gareth Hayfield (Head of Research and Development).
After reviewing the exceptionally high standard of entries from around the world, our expert judges chose not one but two overall winners of Iconic Spaces 2026. As part of the prize, our professional team photographed their spaces, capturing how colour has brought each one to life.
Discover the overall winners awarded the accolade of Iconic Space 2026, and the spaces that took the top spot for each category below, alongside commentary from our judges.
Overall Winners
Best Use of Signature Palette
The first of our two winners used a delightful palette of our signature colours to enhance the traditional architecture of the bedroom in this Georgian farmhouse. This is a masterclass in colour pairings, with muted Setting Plaster walls and ceilings combined with a joyful pop of Yeabridge Green across the feature windows, and darkest Studio Green on the freestanding bath.
Walls: Setting Plaster No.231 , Modern Emulsion | Window: Yeabridge Green No.287 , Modern Eggshell | Bathtub: Studio Green No.93 , Modern Eggshell | Location: UK | Credit: @banchory_farm, @aliheath_uk, Photography by Boz Gagovski
Best Use of an Archive Colour
Our second overall winner crafted an uplifting and impactful space using three carefully considered shades from our Archive . Faded Terracotta , Hazy , and Citrona are expertly layered across the walls of this contemporary extension, creating a space that feels both contemporary and cheerful.
Walls and ceiling:
Faded Terracotta No.CC8
, Dead Flat | Upper wall:
Hazy No. CC6
, Dead Flat | Lower wall:
Citrona No. CC3
, Dead Flat | Location: UK | Photo: @daabdesign and Henry Woide Photography
A word from our judges:
Patrick O’Donnell, International Brand Ambassador for Farrow & Ball, said:
“We were all unanimous that the award should be spilt to fully represent Farrow & Ball as both a heritage and modern brand. We all wanted to dive into the bath and were scenario-playing on music and scent to accompany the bubbles, but we also loved the way soft pastels played such a striking, yet empathetic role in the structure of the new extension.”
Joa Studholme, Colour Curator for Farrow & Ball said:
“The skillful layering of our Archive colours in this space can’t help but make one feel happy. The playful use of three colours makes for a sunny and uplifting space created by the juxtaposition of three very different tones, but each with the same intensity.”
Walls: Duster No.319 and Scallop No.311 in Dead Flat
Walls: Sap Green No.199 and Duster No.319 in Dead Flat | Steps: Etruscan Red No.56 in Dead Flat
Walls: Broccoli Brown No.198 and Reduced Green No.313 in Dead Flat
Walls: Etruscan Red No.56 in Dead Flat
Photos: @daabdesign and Henry Woide Photography
Category Winners
Best Outdoor Space
Render: Calamine No.230 , Exterior Masonry | Shutters & Front Door: Railings No.31 , Exterior Eggshell |Trim: Strong White No.2001 , Exterior Eggshell |Platt Dana Architects @plattdana_architects | Location: USA | Photo: @ellenhamiltonlovescolor and Thomas Loof
Gareth Hayfield, Head of Research and Development for Farrow & Ball, said:
“Exteriors have been a major focus for us in the research and development team over the past few years. Seeing this colour used in such a vast environment, and in such an impactful way, made it an immediate winner for me, evoking a sense of happiness and bringing a smile to my face."
Charlotte Cosby, Creative Director of Farrow & Ball, said:
“We loved the bold use of our Closet Stripe wallpaper across every plane. While the tent-like effect draws on a traditional approach, the colourway and architecture gave the space a fresh, modern optimism.”
Best Use of Wallpaper
Walls and ceiling: Closet Stripe 364 | Location: USA | Photo: @colleensimondsdesign
Best Front Door
Door and surrounding area: Railings No.31 , Full Gloss | Location: Germany | Photo: @pietinterior
Charlotte Cosby, Creative Director of Farrow & Ball, said:
“This statement front door decked in sophisticated Full Gloss grabbed our attention straight away, and we loved how Railings was brought forwards onto the door surround for a truly impactful first impression."