![]() ![]() The only problem back in the 20th century is that Farrow & Ball paint was not accessible except through a showroom in the D & D building. However, over the years, I have been intrigued by the English Company Farrow & Ball.Ībove is my photo of the Farrow and Ball store in Cambridge, UK, taken while I was on that incredible tour of English classical architecture in the fall of 2017. I was happy with the paint, but that was back in the days of stinky non-low VOC paints, as well as oil-based paints for semi and high gloss trim colors. In 1996, when I first began my business and painted our townhouse, we went with Pratt & Lambert. When I lived in northern Westchester between 1991-2012, I was within an easy drive to two locations that sold P & L. However, compared to Benjamin Moore and Sherwin Williams, and others, they are a lesser-known brand is my impression. I did look them up, and they are alive and kicking. Although, I still think they have a spectacular line of paint. I’m not sure what happened to P & L because it seems that they have fallen off the radar. They’re a little antiquated in terms of their marketing, but that’s okay.Īnother company I love is Pratt and Lambert. Plus, I think it’s an excellent brand of paint. It’s the largest brand in the US and highly accessible for most of us. I think it’s an excellent product, and I have also specified it more than any other paint brand. It may seem like navy has been having a 'moment' for a while now, but it's become the go-to choice in many homes for those wanting to create a bold, dramatic and timeless look.Over the years, I’ve focused on one paint brand more than any other, by far, and that is Benjamin Moore. Better still, you can add Hague Blue on kitchen units or just on an island with Purbeck Stone units to create a nostalgic look. So where in the home is best to use this colour? Ammonite will work great in kitchens or rooms that you use during daylight hours, and it can be taken over the wall, ceilings, and woodwork for a chic but minimal feel, explains Joa. It has a gossamer appearance so is perfect for those who prefer understated decoration which does not challenge us but provides versatility.' 'Ammonite is part of a group of greys that are so relaxed and easy to live with you barley notice they are there. ![]() ' Ammonite is one of our most popular greys and for good reason as it works in virtually any light conditions, becoming a little silverer at the end of the day in east-facing rooms but generally retaining a slight warmth,' says Joa. The love for versatile grey shows no signs of waning and it's become a firm favourite across homes in the UK.įarrow & Ball's 2021 paint colour trends revealed ![]() The change from light to dark follows the natural rhythm of the day and will enhance our sleeping.' 'Ammonite and Hague Blue are the perfect pairings to create spaces that feel radically different, giving you more structure to your day and a greater sense of wellbeing. 'As we adapt to the idea of spending more time at home, most of us prefer to be in lighter rooms during the day and darker spaces in the evening, subconsciously working with the natural light,' Joa tells House Beautiful UK. Here we speak to Joa Studholme, Farrow & Ball's Colour Curator, about how to decorate with Ammonite and Hague Blue – and how we can use these timeless colours together in our living spaces. In fact, Hague Blue was recently crowned the UK's most popular paint colour for the kitchen, living room and bedroom. There's a reason why these two colours keep topping any and every ranking for interior colours in the home. With a subtle grey tone, Ammonite is named after the treasured fossils often found on the Dorset coast, while the deep and dramatic Hague Blue takes its name from the coloured woodwork much used by the Dutch. Ammonite and Hague Blue are among Farrow & Ball's most popular paint colours*, so what exactly is the best way to decorate with this understated grey and deep blue hue in the home? ![]()
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