HOW TO USE neutral

Pure white or soft off-white

is a great unifier and can be used in many ways to make small spaces appear larger. Ensure you have a warm white for north-facing rooms and a cool one for south-facing spaces.

Grey tones

evoke an air of French sophistication, particularly when teamed with white and pale khaki. Accentuate this further with slender sofa shapes, antique glass chandeliers and mercury glass accessories.

Nature’s palette

of neutral tones in fibres and materials such as wicker, willow, lime plaster and stone can inspire you to create a pareddown simple style full of rustic charm.

Fresh whites and deep greys

and blacks along with natural textures can create a Scandi-inspired style with simple furnishings and handcrafted furniture.

Muddy African and Moroccan

clay paints are ideal for adorning uneven country walls with textural interest, allowing you to be creative.

Test several tonal variations

of a neutral shade to ensure the best match to existing natural features such as stone floors, exposed brick fireplaces and stripped-back wooden beams.

Use varying tones

of a neutral paint colour for different areas of a room, such as the ceiling, walls, architrave and skirting, to give a subtle depth of colour but lots of interest.

A mix of neutral patterns

create focal points in modern country spaces, such as a patchwork of wallpaper on a chimney breast or an abundance of scatter cushions on a large sofa in an otherwise white-painted room.