Remember this dresser from this Victorian conversion I shared a while back?
{As if you could forget...}
It's painted in Farrow and Ball's Parma Gray.
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| Farrow and Ball Parma Gray Dresser |
Yes, once again, the English company have, in their wisdom, chosen to spell their greys the American way....
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| Farrow and Ball Parma Gray Dining Room |
If you're shying away from all the greys and neutrals that have been flying around then Farrow and Ball's Parma Gray, despite its name, is definitely a paint to consider.
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| Farrow and Ball Parma Gray looking particularly blue! |
Be aware that Parma Gray is one of the biggest culprits, in my opinion, for having images that don't do it justice - sure, they look pretty, but if you buy a tin of paint based on images like this front door....
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| A misleading image of Farrow and Ball Parma Gray front door |
...then you're going to be disappointed. The lighting of the camera has made the image distort a little. This is what you should expect with Farrow and Ball Parma Gray on a front door...
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| Farrow and Ball Parma Gray front door |
It's listed in the blue spectrum by Farrow and Ball because in most lights, this shade most definitely shows up as a colour. Yes, it's gentle; yes, it's sophisticated. But don't go this route if it's a grey you're looking for.
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| Soothink and elegant! - Farrow and Ball Parma Gray |
And, if you can get your head around this idea, Farrow and Ball Parma Gray is a paint colour that gives the same feeling as a grey. I know that sounds odd but it gives the same elegant, restful vibe.
| Farrow and Ball Parma Gray coordinating with the table football! |
The only way that Parma Gray will look grey is if there is very strong, white light that will drown out the blue tones: for example, halogen lighting....
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| Farrow and Ball Parma Gray looking rather grey under the strong white light |
...or from strong natural light that's still cool....
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| Farrow and Ball Parma Gray looking greyer with the cool natural light |
...or a large flat surface, such as a floor...
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| Floor painted in Farrow and Ball Parma Gray and Cook's Blue - plus a cupboard in Farrow and Ball Manor House Grey |
...but, otherwise, expect the blue notes to shine out...
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| Farrow and Ball Parma Gray |
...and to contrast beautifully with chalky whites...
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| Gorgeous roll top bath in Farrow and Ball Parma Gray |
I think my favourite way to use Farrow and Ball Parma Gray is on furniture...
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| Dresser in Farrow and Ball Parma Gray |
...such as this stunning chest of drawers painted in Parma Gray with the backdrop of Farrow and Ball Hague Blue on the walls...
| Chest of drawers in Farrow and Ball Parma Gray |
and specifically kitchen cabinets, where it contrasts stunningly with cooler white walls....
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| Farrow and Ball Parma Gray kitchen |
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| Farrow and Ball Parma Gray kitchen |
Farrow and Ball Parma Gray is a firm blue: soft without being twee, and gentle while still making a statement. A perfect Modern Country paint colour!
Imagges via Period Living, Secrets D'atelier, Desing sponge, Cute Decor, Remodelista, unknown, We Bought A French House, Celia Bedialia, unknown, Farrow and Ball, unknown, Country Living, Country Homes and Interiors, Kyra Algazi, Landmark Kitchens, Peter Henderson Furntire,
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