{"id":1207,"date":"2022-03-10T16:01:25","date_gmt":"2022-03-10T16:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sineadcassidydesign.com\/?p=1207"},"modified":"2022-03-10T16:08:38","modified_gmt":"2022-03-10T16:08:38","slug":"spring-paint-trends-i-would-never-recommend-magnolia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sineadcassidydesign.com\/index.php\/spring-paint-trends-i-would-never-recommend-magnolia\/","title":{"rendered":"Spring paint trends: \u2018I would never recommend Magnolia\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rich shades of yellow, blues and green are in \u2013 as is decor inspired by Emily in Paris<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Painting
Painting walls and woodwork in the same colour can make it look bigger. Here Farrow & Ball\u2019s Breakfast Room Green is used<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With spring now firmly in the air, thanks to the rows of daffodils and crocuses popping up, with it comes the return to the garden and household maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So if you find you have a spring in your step, painting your home \u2013 or at least a room \u2013 might be on your mind. But how to pick the perfect colour for your walls?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Joa Studholme<\/a>, Farrow & Ball\u2019s colour curator, says there will be something \u201cinherently human\u201d in the colours that we use in 2022, as they will herald \u201ca return to normality\u201d for us after two years of the pandemic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One aspect of this will be a move away from the preferred darker colours of recent trends, such as the brand\u2019s famed Down Pipe, towards a splash of colour, with yellows, blues and greens moving in on the greys of recent years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe cheerful and uncomplicated Babouche is the perfect tone for this task,\u201d she says, adding that the yellow-toned colour, named after the distinctive colour of the leather slippers worn by men in Morocco<\/a>, brings some sunshine to any room. She suggests it\u2019s combined with the understated School House White<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Don\u2019t
Don\u2019t shy away from colour this spring: Farrow & Ball\u2019s Babouche<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Emma Edmonds<\/a>, interior designer and colour consultant with Stillorgan<\/a> Decor, agrees that she\u2019s seeing \u201ca lot more colour this year\u201d, pointing to Dulux\u2019s colour of the year, Bright Skies, as an example. It\u2019s a pale blue that, she says, makes a room feel \u201cairy and bright and opens the space up\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPeople are still painting the house grey, but now we\u2019re selling warmer grey tones,\u201d she says, adding that brighter colours are also making a comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t sell pink 10 years ago. Now we have people coming in asking for it,\u201d she says, adding that people are looking to paint entire rooms in their houses in pink \u2013 albeit in more muted shades of the colour.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Pinks
Pinks are making a comeback this spring \u2013 on walls and skirting boards. Pictured is Zephyr from Fleetwood Pantone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

But there is still a balance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fleetwood<\/a> Pantone\u2019s colour of the year is Very Peri, for example, a vibrant violet colour aimed at bringing out people\u2019s curiosity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut we don\u2019t see a lot of people buying it,\u201d says Edmonds, noting that such strong colours might be too much for many people, but adds that she\u2019ll have younger clients painting the inside of their kitchen cabinets in such colours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Where darker colours are used, they are in keeping with the return-to-nature theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cork interior designer Sin\u00e9ad Cassidy, who also works as a colour consultant for Fleetwood Paints, says forest tones abound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThink Petrus from Fleetwood Popular and Pineneedle<\/a> from Fleetwood Pantone,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Forest
Forest greens are in season this year. Pictured is Pineneedle from Fleetwood Pantone<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

She also expects to see more of a sort of role reversal, with lighter colours now being used as the accent colour, such as in a dark-tiled bathroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Picking the right colour<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

A temptation in a darker room, such as a hallway or staircase, might be to go for a bright white. However, as Edmonds notes, when it\u2019s very dark, the white won\u2019t actually help, so you should go with a mid-tone colour, such as Farrow & Ball\u2019s Mizzle, a grey-green.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This also means staying away from the favourites of yesteryear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI would definitely never recommend Magnolia \u2013 although some people still use it,\u201d says Edmonds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll also have to think about the light in the room. Each aspect needs a different approach to colour, says Cassidy, so north-facing rooms, for example, will need warm undertones, \u201cbut they are great places to go for the dramatic deep colours with terrific colour rendering\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The finish is also important. Matt is the best choice for interior walls, says Cassidy, because \u201cit holds its colour really well and has a rich powdery appearance\u201d. Most brands also now offer a washable option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re looking for something similar to the colours used in Emily\u2019s part of the office, try Little Greene\u2019s French Grey or Farrow & Ball\u2019s Peignoir, with its mauvy undertones<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

And while many of us remember the pain of things sticking to our gloss architraves, it is making a comeback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGoing gloss can add a touch of glamour and reflects the light well, says Cassidy, adding that you can use it on the lower half of a wall with a matt finish above, which almost acts like a version of panelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before you pick out your testers, Cassidy suggests you stop and think first. Do you want your room to feel calm, relaxed, stylish or cosy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

And don\u2019t paint your tester on the wall. Edmonds suggests you paint a piece of card with the colour, so you can move it around the room to see how it works with your floors, furniture and so on. In addition, a card is easy to bring along with you when shopping for soft furnishings such as curtains and so on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ceiling the deal<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If your room isn\u2019t particularly large, or you want to add a modern touch, consider \u201ccolour drenching\u201d, whereby the same colour is used on both walls and woodwork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to Studholme, such a technique can make a room look bigger by disguising the limits of the space. She suggests an estate emulsion finish on the walls, as this shows colours \u201cat their very best as the light changes through the day\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re feeling very brave, you could go the whole way and paint your ceiling in the same shade too, a la UK designer Abigail Ahern<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cassidy agrees that doing the ceiling as well could be \u201cthe next leap\u201d in 2022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s a look viewers of Netflix\u2019s Emily in Paris might be familiar with, particularly the strong blue used in the meeting room of the traditional office of marketing firm Savoir; indeed Edmonds has had people coming in asking what colours were used. If you\u2019re looking for something similar to the colours used in Emily\u2019s part of the office, try Little Greene\u2019s French Grey or Farrow & Ball\u2019s Peignoir, with its mauvy undertones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Interiors
Interiors envy a la Emily in Paris<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Paint effects<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

While a trompe-l\u2019\u0153il is a technique too far for most of us, there are easier decorative hacks that can bring out our inner creative spirit while also bringing some fun to our homes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For example, if you\u2019re struggling to find a headboard to fit a certain bed, or the decor of a room, have you ever considered painting one instead?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is what Farrow & Ball<\/a> has done in a playful children\u2019s bedroom, by painting a headboard directly on to the wall. Painted in School House White directly on to Breakfast Room Green walls, it creates the illusion of headboards \u2013 without the need to source them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is paired with a tent-like ceiling effect, painted in thick stripes of Incarnadine and white. In another trick, if you look at the picture again you can see how the ceiling stripes have been brought down on to the walls a short way. This, says Studholme, \u201ccreates an intimate tent-like feel and softens the join between wall and ceiling\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Embrace
Embrace your inner creativity by using paint to create effects, such as the painted headboards and roof effect seen here by Farrow & Ball<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Feature walls remain popular, \u201cbut not a 1990s-style big red chimney breast\u201d says Edmonds, adding that they can be effective in larger open-plan areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another popular effect is to paint behind the bed in a tall rectangular shape, the same width as the bed, that stretches across the ceiling, to create a sort of medieval-inspired canopy effect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Creating diagonal lines is also popular, but can be tricky to achieve, depending on the skill of your painter (which might be yourself).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cassidy suggests a decor trend to try in 2022 is to add a sleek line above your skirting board to tie in with your colour scheme. \u201cThis can create a surprising smart finish,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to other features such as arches and split walls, Cassidy says these can be \u201cfun and ideal for kid\u2019s bedrooms\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But confine them to such spaces. \u201cTheir time is up in a living area, as they can be quite distracting and disconcerting,\u201d she advises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HOW TO GET ADVICE<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Before you hand over an arm and a leg buying paint samples, consider talking to the experts first. They can advise on the best colours for certain rooms, and the finish that suits your taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make the most of your consultation, take photos of the relevant rooms, and if meeting in person, bring sample swatches of other materials to be used in the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In-person<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Pat McDonnell Paints<\/strong>
This chain offers a free in-store colour consultation across its eight stores, including Tralee<\/a>, Limerick<\/a>, Galway, Kilkenny and Dublin. A fully refundable deposit applies to each booking. At Dublin\u2019s Nutgrove, the charge is \u20ac75, which can be used against the purchase of any paints in store. You can book at mcdonnellpaints.ie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stillorgan Decor<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Arsenic
Arsenic and Old Lace from the Emma Edmonds Home paint colour collection from Tikkurila<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Interior designer Emma Edmonds offers a free in-store consultation across the range of paints in this store, which includes Dulux, Fleetwood, Little Greene, Colourtrend, Farrow & Ball and so on. The shop also stocks Edmonds\u2019s capsule paint collection with the Finnish brand Tikkurila. Call 01-2884488 to make an appointment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

MRCB<\/strong>
The Dublin 8 shop, which stocks a range of brands including Benjamin Moore<\/a> and Colourtrend, says it has \u201cno bias to brand\u201d, so can price paints according to your budget. No appointments are necessary for its free 15-minute consultations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virtual<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re too far from a paint shop, or you appreciate the ease of staying at home, there are also a number of virtual options, which may even allow you to show the consultant your home, through the screen of your computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Colourtrend<\/strong>
Irish paint brand Colourtrend offers customers a number of options. For a full Zoom consultation, expect to pay \u20ac50, which includes a \u20ac25 voucher, redeemable against all products in its online store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The consultation takes 30 minutes, and afterwards you will get a bespoke colour pack by email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another option is a live chat, which is available Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, through which you can submit questions. colourtrend.ie<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Farrow & Ball<\/strong>
The paint brand offers virtual consultancies, ranging from \u00a3130 (\u20ac156) for one hour, to \u00a3260 (\u20ac312) for two hours. You can make a booking at farrow-ball.com\/colour-consultancy<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fleetwood<\/strong>
You can book an online consultation with Fleetwood for \u20ac50. The cost of the session with a Fleetwood interior designer includes three tester pots and a \u20ac15 voucher. Book at fleetwood.ie<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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