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Interior design and the economyJanuary 31st, 2012 Farrow and Ball colour card Over the last 18 months, interior design hasn’t really been a priority for many people – it can be considered a bit of a luxury item. Whilst the economy has been struggling people have taken a different approach and rather than chuck everything out and re-do entire rooms, they have tried to improve what they already have and added new bits here and there. This ‘make do & mend’ mentality has filtered through to the paper and textile designers and we are starting to see a mixture of old school colours mixed with bold flashes of pattern & colour here and there. Farrow & Ball’s predictions for colour trends in 2012 reference nostalgic, subdued tones like Pigeon, Brassica and Railings but with pops of colour like the vibrant yellow Babouche and the warm red tones of Incarnadine . This suggests that whilst we are yearning for the comfort, safety and the nostalgia of our childhoods, there is also a hint of positivity & fun, a light at the end of the tunnel. The interior design equivalent of comfort food. Osborne & Little released a new collection at the end of last year called Kinloch, which is a group of warm cosy wools in tartans and stripes in all the soft gentle shades that Farrow & Ball talk about. Imagine a really cosy log cabin with roaring log fire and this collection works a treat. In contrast, they also released Komodo wallpapers which, although retaining the slightly subdued palette also has glamour and glitz with sparkling lizards and holographic patterns. It’s definitely a bit tongue in cheek. Just one small wall in any of these would cheer up any space. Likewise, one or two cushions or a small roman blind in the wool would feel like a warm hug just when you need it.  Sanderson wall paper, inspired by Bloomsbury Sanderson have also followed this new trend with Bloomsbury Prints – a throwback to the 80’s with bright flashes of colour, large patterns and a general ‘up’ feeling throughout. If you wanted to use these, then only the brave hearted would try and match the paint colours. I would strongly suggest sticking to a neutral paint palette and letting the fabric do the talking. Paint & Paper Library have wonderful soft shades in Sand, Stone, Leather and Clay which all make rooms feel bright and warm without being obvious. If you really can’t resist, then maybe just a small wall, a fireplace or nook in one of the new shades would look fabulous and then enhance it with cushions, pictures (or even framed wallpaper) and throws. Or one or two walls (a whole room maybe?) in one of their wallpapers, and some low key plain fabrics everywhere else. Ultimately, home is where the heart is, and regardless of your budget try and show who you are. Your home reflects your personality and won’t (and shouldn’t) be something that never changes. Have a look around you and dig out those paint brushes. As for me, I’m looking to find something that I can paint in Babouche – summer is coming early. Holly. PS Don’t forget Paint and Paper are on Twitter and Facebook. Welcome to Holly, our guest interior design bloggerJanuary 27th, 2012 Professional interior designer We are delighted to announce that Holly Pagani of Salt Interiors, a Norfolk based interior designer will be blogging for us in 2012. Holly has nearly 15 years of interior design experience, having trained in London before moving to Norwich in 2003. Holly does not use prescribed formulas for her work. Each project is treated as unique and approached with a fresh, open mind because every client has different needs and desires. Holly aims to make the finished project a true reflection of the clients own tastes and personality. A gorgeous home should indeed reflect your character. Her work covers all aspects of interior design including wallpapers, paint colours, soft furnishing, fabrics, poles and a curtain and blind making service. Holly set up Salt Interiors in 2010 and has worked on many high profile projects including the interior design for new Abel Homes and the Animal Inn’s chain of restaurants. But her work is very flexible, ranging from a single window blind to a complete design project. Each project starts with a full appraisal and assessment of the space and importantly, by listening carefully to what you want to achieve. For examples of her work, please visit her website at www.saltinteriors.co.uk or visit our Facebook Fan page gallery at www.facebook.com/PaintandPaper Welcome on-board Holly! Midnight 2 by Casadeco perfect for a modern styleNovember 16th, 2011
MIDNIGHT 2 will entice you and will allow you to give way to your imagination and have a finished result which is of high quality and at the same time cosy and welcoming. The range of colours, the designs and the techniques used will correspond to any type of decorative fantasy and any type of home. The Midnight 2 Collection includes, Cachemire, Ornament, Arabesque, Stripes and Plains Intelligent Matt Emulsion!October 31st, 2011
Most notably, Little Greene’s ground breaking and extremely hard wearing Ultimatt has been renamed Intelligent Matt Emulsion. There are three other changes worthy of note
Interior Colour SchemesOctober 26th, 2011
You are no doubt aware just how many different theories and thoughts exist about colour scheming and about how colours influence us and our senses. But try not to place too much emphasise on the rules and instead use your own ideas and preferences. Read the rest of this entry » Exquisite New Wallpaper Collection from Farrow & BallOctober 14th, 2011 Broccato Crivelli Rose BP 3007 Farrow & Ball unveil their latest collection of traditionally made wallpapers, uniquely crafted using Farrow & Ball paint printed onto paper. The exciting new collection comprises six charming wallpapers inspired by the Italian Renaissance period. Named after the Italian translation for ‘brocade’, all six designs within the collection are inspired by the rich decorative fabrics featured in 14th and 15th century Renaissance paintings housed at the National Gallery. Each pattern is available in ten colourways, from soft neutrals and pretty pastels to bolder colours and metallic accents. The collection includes a number of new colours including the soft mauve Brassica and lead-toned grey Plummett. Click here to view the entire Broccato Papers collection. Paint & Paper appointed online seller for Holkham Linseed PaintsJuly 7th, 2011 Holkham Linseed Paint Can and Brush Viscount Coke, Managing Director of Holkham Linseed Paints, has asked Paint & Paper to service their online shop. Online buyers of Holkham Linseed Paints will be directed to Paint & Paper’s site here “When we were given the opportunity by Viscount Coke to add the prestigious Holkham Linseed Paints range to our portfolio, we jumped at the opportunity. As well as being a local company, we were aware of the excellent qualities of Swedish wood protection products as we already imported paint from Sweden. However, we did not have a first class traditional paint, like the Holkham Linseed brand, so this range fitted very well with our existing portfolio of products.” explained Mr Dix, Managing Director Paint & Paper Ltd. Farrow & Ball Estate Eggshell – The Finishing Touch!July 5th, 2011
Ideal for all interior woodwork and metal and available in 132 colours, its low sheen makes it the ideal complement to Farrow & Ball Estate® Emulsion and Modern Emulsion. All Farrow & Ball finishes available from our web site. 15 years Protection for Exterior WoodJune 16th, 2011 Alcro Bestå Facade Picture The Alcro Bestå painting system not only gives you a fantastic range of colours, it also gives your house the best protection against moisture, cold, sun and heat. Your exterior woodwork will require the minimum of maintenance with longer intervals between painting. The system consists of three parts: Bestå Grundolja (base oil), Bestå Grundfärg (primer) and Bestå Tackfärg (topcoat). Follow the recommended painting instructions and the three elements together provide comprehensive protection for your exterior woodwork with a maintenance interval of up to 15 years. For a free leaflet enter your contact details here Innovative wood protection from OsmoMay 26th, 2011 Osmo Natural Oil Woodstain This innovative, transparent, exterior, satin/matt woodfinish is very water repellent, UV resistant, allows the surface to breathe and contains active ingredients to protect the wood against mould, algae and fungal attack. Natural Oil Woodstain is also very easy to use, just apply two coats on bare wood. When the time finally comes to renovate it, you need apply just a single coat plus there’s no need for that time consuming sanding required by most stains.  Osmo Natural Woodstain Colours Natural Oil Woodstain is available in 16 beautiful shades and 1 litre covers approx 26m2. What are you waiting for? |
The Little Greene Paint company are renaming some of their products.
When you are going to repaint a room, it is important to initially think about the purpose of the room. A bedroom should feel comfortable to wake up in, an office should encourage concentration and a child’s room should feel both stimulating and calm.
Farrow & Ball’s eco-friendly