It’s what you’ve all been waiting for! No, it’s not the John Lewis Christmas advert or an end of year bonus at work. It’s the Pantone Colour of the Year. We haven’t always been favourable of the Pantone Colour of the Year. Ultra Violet didn’t take off and, at the time, 2015’s Marsala didn’t tickle…
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Our heart wasn’t completely in last years Dulux Colour of the Year, and, honey, we’re not too sure that this year’s is going to spice up our lives. Spiced Honey has been announced as Dulux Colour of the Year 2019. The hue, chosen by colour experts at Dulux is a warm amber tone said to…
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The concoction of colour is not dissimilar to the production of coffee, according to Farrow & Ball. When creating the latest hue, the sultans of superior shades have perfected the art down to a T. We learned this when we were lucky enough to visit the Farrow & Ball factory in Dorset. On arrival we…
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Last year, it seemed that the statement sofa for the home was a chalky pink velvet design. Millennial Pink, as we all know, was the hot hue for 2017 but has it been bumped in favour of a new shade? Let’s take a look at the rise and rise of the dark green velvet sofa.…
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Last week, Pantone announced their Colour of the Year 2018. In previous years we’ve had Marsala (2015), Rose Quartz/Serenity (2016) and Greenery (2017), but never before have we seen a colour cause such a hoo-ha. Let us introduce you to 18-3838 Ultra Violet… View this post on Instagram Pantone’s Color of the Year is one moment…
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Say hello to Heart Wood, Dulux’s Colour of the Year 2018.
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The votes have been counted and verified and G. F Smith can announce that Marrs Green has been voted the World’s Favourite Colour. Following a global survey by the renowned papermakers, the teal hue, named Marrs Green in honour of Annie Marrs who participated in the survey, has won. The shade will now join the…
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As we all know, marble is the material of the moment. There’s a huge appeal in using the natural stone within interior design. From coffee table tops and lamp bases, through to printed rugs in the swirling design, or even headboards (we’re pretty obsessed with our blogger pal, Bianca’s from French for Pineapple!), it’s hard…
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That’s hot… move over Paris Hilton! From 18th Century Rococo-era Paintings, to Rihanna’s SS17 Fenty Puma Collection, there seems to be one colour that’s set to dominate 2017.
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The other week we were lucky to hear the wonderful passementerie designer, colour consultant and forecaster, Jessica Light share her insight into the trends to expect for the year ahead.
Read MoreIt’s that time of year when colour trend heavyweights, Pantone, announce its Colour of the Year and for 2017 it’s a fresh and vibrant hue. Please welcome, Greenery…
Read MoreTaking inspiration from nomadic craft and cultures, the good people at Earthborn paint have launched a new trend-led collection of shades to make that period between September and March feel not-so-grey.
Read MoreSugary sweet, why not try lightening up the home with some pastel tones? You may remember Pantone’s colours of the year, Rose Quartz and Serenity, well pink and blue are two perfectly good colours for introducing the trend into your home… Images courtesy of – Top left: Marks & Spencer, Top right: The Shutter Store,…
Read MoreIt’s been a while since our last 5 Minutes With so we’re thrilled to return with interior designer and stylist, Bhavin Taylor. Championing colour and pattern, Bhavin has worked on some amazing projects, with lots of exciting things in the pipeline. Here’s what Bhavin had to say… 1. Tell us about the first place you called…
Read MoreIt’s become a bit of a cliché to say that you’ve taken inspiration from nature with your latest product or collection, so we’re thrilled to see that Earthborn Paints have taken a little veer away from this and spear-heading a new trend that nods to nature’s more unusual inspirations. Natribes is a story that takes its…
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