Timeless paint colours for a classic interior
To create a classic interior that transcends contemporary trends, look to timeless paint colours, from soft and earthy neutrals to natural greens. These colours will provide a versatile backdrop that is simple to complement with fabrics, furnishings and accessories.
Explore some of the most-loved shades in the Little Greene palette to create schemes that will stand the test of time…
Historic colours for contemporary homes
The Little Greene palette includes an array of authentic, historic colours that have endured for generations. You can use these time-served shades with confidence to provide a backdrop for your home that is both easy-to-live-with and effortlessly elegant. Choose from traditional Victorian paint colours such as Portland Stone – used to paint the facades of town houses of the era – as well as more vibrant Regency paint colours like Light Peachblossom, Celestial Blue and Pea Green.
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French Grey – the perfect, Victorian warm grey
An authentic Victorian shade, French Grey is the perfect warm grey that sits comfortably in almost any interior setting. In the Colour Scales palette, this classic grey is presented in four graduated shades, enabling you to create perfectly balanced, tonal schemes across walls, woodwork and ceilings. Combine French Grey walls with French Grey – Pale on the baseboards and introduce complementary soft furnishings to create a timeless, comforting living space where you can relax and unwind.
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Embrace warm neutral paint colours
In recent years, there has been a shift away from the popularity of cool, blue-toned greys towards warmer, earthier neutrals that have real longevity. Our ‘Stone’ collection is a palette of completely timeless natural paint colours that offer inherent tranquillity and timelessness. Shades such as Travertine, Lute and Rolling Fog bring comfort and serenity to our home environments, providing a place for us to retreat.
Create harmonious tonal schemes with the Stone palette
Warmer neutrals can be incorporated into both contemporary and traditional homes, with the option to keep things pared-back, or go bold with the use of stronger colour accents. Combine colours from one column in the ‘Stone’ palette to create a harmonious colour scheme with a natural sense of depth. Pair Castell Pink walls with Ferdinand on the ceiling, and introduce Nether Red and Arras on woodwork for added impact.
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Invite nature indoors with green shades
The true colour of nature, green is a classic colour choice for a timeless interior. Neither too warm nor too cool, it can be used in many spaces to instill a sense of calm, peace and restfulness. Shades of green work beautifully all-over, or they can be combined with complementary, tonal shades to add a touch of contrast.
For a classic look, consider a gentle muted green such as Book Room Green. This authentic Georgian shade is very easy to use within the home, as it subtly reflects nature and creates connection with the outside world. You can add visual interest to your scheme by painting the lower section of the wall in a darker, coordinating green such as Sage Green.
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Refresh your kitchen with natural blue-greens
In addition to creating timeless bedrooms and living spaces, green is a wonderful choice to decorate your kitchen space. Consider shades of the blue-green, Aquamarine, to provide a fresh and uplifting backdrop for a busy family kitchen. You can infuse a contemporary feel with black details and appliances or embrace the classic style with more traditional elements.
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Our most-loved white and off-whites shades and pale neutrals
Off-whites and pale neutrals are some of the most versatile colours to use when decorating your home. These soft and understated shades are indisputably timeless, spanning classic and contemporary schemes. They also work well to paint the entire home and create a sense of seamless flow from room to room.
When choosing a pale neutral for your interior, consider shades that offer discernible warmth, as these will provide a gentler living environment than brilliant whites. Warm whites such as China Clay, Slaked Lime and Linen Wash – as well as the versatile pale taupe, Joanna – are easy to coordinate with home furnishings and accessories. If you are looking to add vibrancy and interest to your scheme, these soft neutrals also pair well with stronger, complementary colours on furniture, cabinetry, panelling or woodwork.
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Utilise the Colour Scales to introduce colour accents
The Little Greene Colour Scales provide a simple way to elevate your neutral scheme with the use of bolder colour highlights. For a classic, welcoming hallway, combine Portland Stone – Light on the walls with the slightly deeper tone of Portland Stone on the panelling and woodwork. You can then keep things neutral, or create a stronger design statement by incorporating a bold shade such as Dark Brunswick Green on cabinetry.
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Silent White – the perfect warm white
For the perfect warm white to use all-over, use Silent White. This soft yet uplifting shade was formulated in the quest for the perfectly balanced neutral-warm white. Offered in four coordinating shades, Silent White works wonderfully to add warmth to cooler, north-facing rooms, accompanied by comforting soft textures and furnishings.
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