The problem is you won’t know until you try. I know it’s supposed to be grey and, indeed, I have seen it in other houses and it was grey but in my house it’s beige. Those pale shades are tricky aren’t they! I know exactly what you mean about Elephant’s Breath. Kate Watson-Smyth 22nd September 2015 at 5:19 pm Or could you recommend a true grey that wont have that icy feeling in a north facing room, yet one that’s not too warm? You help is greatly appreciated! Would “Cornforth White” work in a north facing room? Is it too grey? We intend on putting touches of gold and deep blue/indigo in the room as finishing touches. If i could give you an idea of our style it would be danish interior design Lene Bjerre. Every blog i read says to go for a “warm” grey like “Skimming Stone” and “Elephants Breath”, however to me these colours just look beige and wont really work with the pale grey linen upholstery we’ve chosen. Our living room on the other hand is north facing, however has loads of natural light floading into the room. The bathroom is again south facing and so i’ve decided to go with Ammonite. Our kitchen/diner is south-facing with loads of light, the cabinets will be Cornforth White and walls Strong White. Grey Dilemma!!! Im currently renovating a 1960s semi-detached house and want to paint it “50 shades of grey”, however one room is causing me serious heartache ….the living room. Grace Collins 21st September 2015 at 9:14 pm This does mean that liking a shade in a friend’s house doesn’t necessarily mean that the same colour will work in your own room. The final piece of advice she adds is that the Farrow & Ball have their own pigmentation process which means that the room changes colour according to the outside light and furniture. The key is in the accessories and artwork used to finish off the room.” Playing with the different shades for walls, ceiling and skirting will create delicate contrasts and optical illusion. “In a north-facing room try using greys with hints of yellow and brown. Keep the woodwork and ceilings bright white for a fresh and crisp look. “If a room is south-facing, try Fired Earth Antimony, which has a hint of blue that will add depth and drama while creating a sophisticated feel. ![]() When the walls are dark, the boundaries of a room tend to disappear, creating an illusion of infinite space. ![]() Clockwise from top left: shades of grey from Farrow & Ball: cornforth white, manor house, lamproom, plummet and downpipeĮlisa Cirulli , an interior stylist based in Harrogate, who has just been nominated for the Livingetc Best Room 2012 Northern Design Award, and who has just done her own bedroom in Farrow & Ball Lamp Room Grey paint, has the following advice: “Don’t be afraid to go against the grain and use a dark colour even if the room doesn’t receive much natural light.
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