Ever since the start of the “noughties”, neutral colours
have been the most popular genre of colour available. As Ann Maurice pointed
out years ago, if you want to sell your home then it is best to give buyers a
blank canvas which they can easily imagine transforming into their own style.
More than this though, neutral colours are popular because
most people find them the most relaxing to live in. While sometimes those of us
with a passion for neutrals can be accused of being dull, if you mix the right
neutral tones together they can actually create a very interesting room. At
Kent Blaxill our latest range of Little Greene paints is a mixture of different
neutrals that work well in a modern home or office space. They are laid out
from the lightest to the darkest. Take a look and tell us what you think:
Little Greene Paint Flint No.236 & Shallows 233
The Flint colour on the
left is such a light colour that it can be added to any room of the house. It
looks clean which is why it works well in a bathroom, but like most light,
neutral colours, it also makes a room appear bigger than it is. If you have any
small rooms in your house, such as a utility room, this colour can maximise the
space and make it feel less claustrophobic. Shallows 233 next to it is just as
light as the Flint paint but has a greyer tone. Both colours are easy to match
with. While they blend well together (as you can see in the photos), they
should probably not be used together as each would benefit from being put with
a stronger, livelier tone such as a purple, pink, green, or red.
Little Greene Paint Wood Ash No.229
This Wood Ash paint is a classic, neutral colour which is the perfect backdrop for any downstairs room. It is slightly mustier than standard magnolia or white which give it added depth. It goes very well if put with an accent colour such as deep red. It works well in living rooms, hallways, landing, or bathrooms. Possibly avoid it in bedrooms which might benefit from a slightly more flamboyant colour.
Little Green Paint Inox No.224
You could say that this is a greyer version of the colour
above. If you have been watching any interior design programs over the last
couple of months then you will know that grey is very much “in”. As this is
slightly darker in shade, you might want to put it into a room that has a very
light floor, plenty of natural light, and light furniture where it will look
clean and elegant.
Little Greene Paint Down No.242 & Little Greene Paint Tusk No.237 & Little Greene Paint Ceviche No.230
The three colours above are good examples of how neutral
colours can look very similar at first glance but are actually quite different.
They also exemplify how by mixing and matching different tones an interesting
low-key but warm look can be achieved. If you have a large room to decorate,
you could paint one wall in the darker Ceviche tone and the others in the
lightest colour, the Tusk. Then you could add the first shade (Down) to the
room through the pillows, chair, curtains, and other objects. This way you are
subtly blending the colours together.
Little Greene Paint Urbane Grey No.225
This urbane grey colour produces quite a masculine look; particularly effective in a bachelor pad. It works well in a study area or a bedroom as it adds a smart, sophisticated feel to a room. It can be used as an accent colour with lighter tones elsewhere or it works well by itself. As it is slightly darker than the other colours it works best in a large room rather than a tiny study for example.
Little Greene Paint Dash Of Soot No.244 & Dolphin No.246 & Furrow No.241
