Walls:
in Dead Flat
With so many beautiful new colours to choose from, where do you start? Well to help inspire you, we’ve asked the co-creator herself, Joa Studholme, to introduce each shade. From the way they react to light to which rooms they work particularly well in, she’s sharing all of her expertise. And as the uncontested queen of colour, she certainly knows a thing or two.
Douter
Walls: in Dead Flat
One might think there’s a certain mystery to but in reality, it’s just the love child of two of our most popular colours: and . It becomes more grey in low light and more green outside.
Kakelugn
Walls: in Dead Flat |
Ceiling: in Dead Flat
With an ever-changing tone, feels fresh and alive, particularly in south-facing rooms. It’s a breath of fresh air, reducing anxiety and encouraging sleep, so it’s brilliant in bedrooms.
Scallop
Walls: in Dead Flat
Just like the prized shellfish, it is indeed a treasure. A little less pink than but more rosy than , is good for use in any light. It would be dreamy in a hallway, where it feels naturally welcoming. Or it could be used to create a decorative pattern of undulating silhouettes on a wall.
Dibber
Walls and Woodwork: in Dead Flat
is a very special colour. Although many read it as a neutral, it’s green base comes to the fore in most spaces, unless it is entirely deprived of light. It is particularly suited to use in boot rooms and pantries, taken over both walls and trim. However, if you want to see a contrast, pair it with the likes of and .
Marmelo
Walls: , and all in Modern Emulsion
We’ve always tried to skirt trends and rather look to timeless shades, but I really feel that is the colour that people will be begging to have in their homes right now. It’s a warming, restorative colour but intoxicatingly heady and I suspect will be loved as much on joinery and kitchen units as on walls.
*Joa is such a fan of Marmelo, she’s used it in her own home. See the finished look here.
Reduced Green
Walls and Shelving: and both in Dead Flat
The green pigment in this dark neutral has been reduced so much that it’s barely there at all. Some may interpret it as brown, while others see it as green. There’s a subtle magic to this composed colour, which works as well outside blending into the landscape as it does inside to create intriguing rooms.
Duster
Walls: and both in Dead Flat
This aged yellow has a rich history and a ‘say-what-you-see’ kind of name. It celebrates the more than familiar household treasure used worldwide to clean our homes. And it does indeed feel wonderfully familiar. Unsurprisingly, works very well with all of our Traditional Neutrals.
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Walls: in Modern Emulsion |
Window Frames and Floor: in Modern Eggshell |
Bath: in Modern Eggshell
This colour is full of vim and vigour, an unusually lively neutral. It will read cooler in north-facing rooms, and its colour will be less obvious under electric light but when combined with on trim and ceilings, it retains its vitality. It’s a great choice for a kitchen, especially in an industrial-style space with steel units, but works wonderfully in bedrooms when paired with for a gentler look.
Naperon
Walls: in Dead Flat |
always feels gloriously informal and is perfect for use in laid-back living rooms. It brings warmth, even in north-facing spaces. Sitting between and , all three of these shades can be layered together in any combination to create something really special.
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Etruscan Red
Undoubtedly rich and warming, cannot fail to ground a space. What could be more exciting than kitchen units painted in Full Gloss Etruscan Red? Perhaps paired with soft walls? It works wonderfully paired with our Warm Neutrals and wooden accents.
Walls: and both in Modern Emulsion |
Cupboards: in Modern Eggshell
Walls: and |
Ceiling: all in Dead Flat
Broccoli Brown
Reserved and comforting in equal measure, reflects how we’ve turned towards more comforting shades in recent years. It’s muted quality suits both walls and trim, and it’s particularly favoured on panelling.
Sap Green
is really well suited to small spaces but still packs a punch in larger amounts. It’s perfect for those who want to embrace a stronger colour but still stay in touch with nature and benefit from the grounding feel of green. To create a sophisticated feel, combine it with on trim and on the ceiling, or for a crisp feel, pair it with a clean neutral like .
Walls and Ceiling: |
Woodwork: |
Steps: all in Dead Flat
