Eleven New Colours From Farrow & Ball
Have you seen the new Farrow & Ball colours? Hot off the press, the leading paint company launched eleven new colours yesterday to a rousing reception.
Could there be anything more eagerly anticipated than the shout out from Farrow & Ball announcing their new collection of colours for 2022. The interiors industry has held its breath in anticipation of the taste makers unveiling their new sought after collection on the 29th September….and as always - they delivered. And then some.
I spent 5 years getting to know Farrow & Ball’s richly pigmented pallet, working as one of their in-house colour consultants. Having such an insider view on their creation has undoubtedly made me their shameless cheerleader, but for very good reason, I believe. This new collection has all the hallmarks of the classic Farrow & Ball look that we’ve all come to know and love, but with an undefinable modernism that will no doubt ensure not only their flexibility in usage, but also their confident place on the palette.
Colour charts have been flying out of showrooms faster than an Amazon delivery package, whipping clients and customers into a frenzy of excitement.
So, lets dive deep and take a look at the masterpieces that the trailblazers Joa Studholme and Charlie Cosby have created, our thoughts behind the collection, and how you can use them.
The Collection
From top left, clockwise: Hopper Head, Tailor Tack, Eddy, Kittiwake
Hopper Head No.305
Can anything ever eclipse the undefinable Downpipe? Or the timeless Railings? Perhaps this is the one. A charcoal that’s set to challenge the go-to darks in our tool kit, no doubt we’ll be seeing a lot of this colour as the collection takes off.
Tailor Tack No. 302
I will surely love this one - as the inspiration behind its conception derives from the chalk used in the fashion industry’s Haute Couture ateliers. Pink is such an inviting colour in all its hues, and the delicacy of this one will undoubtedly have many uses.
Eddy No.301
Greens are synonymous with calmness and evoke a closeness with nature. This pale tone gives us another chance to connect to serenity in a post covid world.
Kittiwake No.307
A cool blue designed to sit alongside an existing Farrow & Ball colour - Lulworth Blue - this one takes its inspiration from the wings of the seabird after which it is named, when observed in bright sunlight. Building on the continued popularity of Lulworth Blue, this tone evokes the freshness and bracing air of the British coastline.
From top left, clockwise: Bamboozle, Templeton Pink, Beverly
Bamboozle No.304
Surely one of the most enjoyable words to say in the English language, and memorable at that, this joyous red reminds us that there’s plenty of fun to be had in creating new room schemes.
Templeton Pink No.303
Drawing on their ability to create colours sympathetic to period interiors, this deeper pink was created for the dining room in the multi-million pound restoration of Templeton House, Winston Churchill’s former residence.
Beverly No.310
A personal and heartfelt colour in honour of a member of the Farrow & Ball team sadly no longer with us. Beverly worked at Farrow & Ball for a very long time and was always patient and supportive with our many requests to HQ. I think its a touching and thoughtful tribute from F&B which demonstrates the family-feel it has, despite their global success story.
From top left, clockwise: Wine Dark, Stirabout, Selvedge, Whirly Bird
Wine Dark No.308
Evoking the drama and depth of midnight skies, this dark tone is named after the language of Homer to describe the sea, and is recommended for use in creating intimate spaces. We love it on its own or used as an accent to enliven a small space.
Stirabout No.300
Who doesn’t love a new neutral? Inspired by the traditional Irish porridge, this warm neutral has a grey undertone and is sure to become a staple in their collection of off-whites.
Selvedge No.306
Similar in tone to the now stalwart De Nimes, this new blue - Selvedge - is named after the method by which a closed edge is achieved on highly prized denim. With the enduring popularity of these grey-toned, mid weight blues, there will be many uses for this versatile colour including on kitchens, in gardens, and on woodwork.
Whirly Bird No.309
If you’ve ever seen those “papery winged tree seeds” floating through the air, that’s what this joyful green is inspired by. Once again, drawing on the beauty in nature all around us, a green to immerse ourselves in, and delight in the restorative properties of colour.
The collection is described as having a focus on well-being, designed to delight the senses whilst creating a sense of reassurance. As Colour Curator Joa Studholme says “They (the colours) range from easy-to-use lights to dramatic and atmospheric darks, all of which make our palette even more relevant for celebrating and sharing our homes”. That statement rings true for me as we learn to live with, and move on from the pandemic. We all know how important and relevant our homes have become as spaces we have never spent so long living and working in. It’s a shift that looks set to cement in the fabric of our culture, and for that reason we have a renewed sense of connection to these spaces, now so familiar to us.
But we need rejuvenation at the same time, and celebration. It feels time to start over, to refresh. To inject some life, some calm, some joy. Colour has the incredible power to do all these things. Choosing the right paint colours for your home is one of the most effective, value-adding components of a design scheme and also one of the most affordable investments.
Which is your favourite so far?
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