Get the luxe look
Discover five ways to imbue your period home with character using Crown’s new Crafted paint range
When we move into a new home, one of the first things we do is repaint. It is perhaps the easiest way to completely transform a space. From selecting the colour and finish, to lovingly applying it to our walls, painting is how we make our mark on the place where we live. Therefore, choosing the right paint is vital. It must not only perform well, but set the tone for the space, while also reflecting your own story and character. Drawing on nearly two-and-a-half centuries of experience, Crown’s new Crafted range is designed to help you do just that.
The three new paints, available in 48 hand-picked colours, have been inspired by the beauty of artisan craft and the skill of turning raw materials into heirlooms. Each paint evokes the colours and textures of these materials, and blends it with a celebration of the artistic process and the legacy their art creates. From the Luxurious Flat Matt to the irresistibly tactile Subtle Textured and the eyecatching Lustrous Metallic – there is a Crafted paint finish for every homeowner to fall in love with.
1 CELEBRATE YOUR HOME’S HERITAGE BY HIGHLIGHTING ITS ORIGINAL FEATURES
Period homes all have a tale to tell, whether it is the history of their creation or the stories of the families who have made their mark over the centuries. Original features are one of the reasons people fall in love with old houses, and they should be celebrated. Designed for both walls and woodwork, Crown’s Crafted range lets you effortlessly transition between materials with no worries about having to match shades from different formulas. In this elegant
living room, the mouldings and door, all painted in Craft Paper, immediately draw the eye, standing proud against Collage, an emerald green that is perfect for period homes, in the Luxurious Flat Matt finish. It is easy to mix and match different shades from the Crafted range, as they are designed to work in dialogue with each other, to ensure you create a combination that reflects your home.
2 USE METALLICS TO ADD A HINT OF LUSTRE TO YOUR INTERIOR
Crown’s new Lustrous Metallic range brings a sophisticated touch to your interior scheme. Painted in Rose Gold, one of the eight opulent shades, this classic Windsor chair has been given a chic update, and perfectly complements the wall behind, painted in the coordinating Light Hearted shade in Luxurious Flat Matt. As well as highlighting accent pieces of furniture, the metallic range could also be used to draw the eye to features of your home’s design, such as picture rails, door frames, or to even create a stunning feature wall.
3 CRAFT A COCOONING LIVING SPACE
It has long been the trend to paint a room’s ceiling and woodwork in white, to create a bright, airy space. However, painting the walls, ceilings, doors and window frames in the same deep, soothing shade creates an intimate, relaxing sanctuary. Crafted Flat Matt’s creamy multi-surface emulsion offers seamless coverage on all surfaces, which is especially important when painting in a deeper shade, like Indulgence. A soft, dusky blue, it creates a warm and comforting ambience – just the place to curl up with a blanket and good book.
4 EMBRACE INDUSTRIAL CHIC BY ADDING TEXTURE TO YOUR WALLS
Wall texture usually comes down to a choice between matt or sheen, but why should they be the only options? Crown’s new Subtle Textured paint is made with ground olive stones for an irresistibly tactile surface. Its soft brushed texture not only draws the eye but also adds a depth. Evoking the rugged charm of an artfully exposed concrete wall, this Mid-grey shade provides the finishing touch to an industrial-inspired interior. Available in a palette of greys and neutrals, the paint offers a unique way to inject personality into your home
5 CREATE A RELAXING SPACE WITH MUTED WALLS
Gentle and soothing, neutral shades, such as Reframed, are essential for creating a peaceful bedroom sanctuary. With a matt finish and seamless application, Crown’s Luxurious Matt paint lets the walls become a backdrop, working in harmony with your furniture and accessories for a cohesive interior scheme. Plus, since the paint is formulated with Crown’s Breath-easy technology, it has low VOCS, is 99 per cent solvent-free, and allergy-friendly, making it well suited to every room in your home, with no worries about the personal or environmental impact of your project.
FIND OUT MORE
Still crafted in Lancashire, where the company started, and a proud Royal Warrant holder, Crown is synonymous with quality. For more information, to see the entire Crafted by Crown range, and to buy, visit crownpaints.co.uk, or head to Homebase and leading independents.