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Designers and stylists share their views ‘Verdigris has a copper-green base, so although this colour appears to be happy and lively at first glance, it still retains a reassuring feel and underlying elegance. In north-facing rooms it will feel less dynamic, but more connected to nature.’
JOA STUDHOLME, COLOUR CURATOR AT FARROW & BALL
‘I love pairing verdigris with deep, warm reds and terracotta. The key is to make sure the colours balance. Generally, green is a cool, receding colour. However, the more yellow it is, the warmer it looks and therefore the more attention it attracts.’
ANNIE SLOAN, FOUNDER OF ANNIE SLOAN
‘Green is fantastic with neutrals as it sits in the centre of the colour wheel and can be paired with both cold and warm undertones. A chalky, blue-toned grey can be combined with verdigris to create a cool, calm scheme, whereas pairing it with a warmer, yellow-toned beige creates an earthy feel.’
HELEN SHAW, DIRECTOR AT BENJAMIN MOORE UK
‘Vibrant, teal-toned verdigris brims with energy and is perfect for kitchens and bathrooms. It can be subtle and restful, too, so ideal for bedrooms and studies.’
COLIN ROBY-WELFORD, CREATIVE DIRECTOR AT FIRED EARTH
‘Team verdigris green with vibrant pink soft furnishings to build a striking interior. Crisp whites also work perfectly alongside verdigris to give a fresh and defined look while bringing out the natural beauty of this elegant colour.’
REBECCA CRAIG, HEAD OF DESIGN AT SANDERSON
‘Verdigris is a versatile shade that can work all around the house. It comes to life in natural light, so is perfect for a sunny living room. It also lends character to somewhere with little light, such as a hallway. In this case, it is important to bring in warmth with terracotta and mid-tone wood.’
JUDY SMITH, COLOUR CONSULTANT AT CROWN
“Derived from the oxidation of copper, this rich, shade is STRIKING back on trend due to the VIBRANCY it brings to a scheme ”
PETER GOMEZ, HEAD OF DESIGN AT ZOFFANY