Inspiration

Colours, finishes and light.

A starting point for imagining your home.

Try a colour under two lights

The same colour changes a lot with the light. Pick one and compare how it would look under warm or neutral light.

Colour
Light
The names are only a guide: the final colour is chosen from the manufacturer's chart and, better still, with a sample on your wall.

Paint finishes

  • Empty room with matt light grey walls and wooden floor

    Matt

    Doesn't reflect light and hides small imperfections. Ideal for ceilings, living rooms and bedrooms.

  • Partly open white painted door with a soft sheen

    Satin

    A soft sheen that stands up better to wear. A good option for hallways, doors and busy areas.

  • Kitchen with sage-green painted walls and white cabinets

    Washable

    Can be cleaned without losing its colour. Designed for kitchens, children's rooms and walls that get touched a lot.

  • Smooth beige plastered wall with subtle tonal variations

    Skimmed wall

    An even surface before painting. Assessed according to the condition of the wall and the result you're after.

Details worth noticing

Straight junction between a deep-red painted wall and a white ceiling.
Where ceiling meets wallA straight, clean line changes how the whole room is perceived.
Textured plaster corner in warm side light.
A well-repaired cornerKnocked edges are filled and reshaped before painting.
Hallway with a row of aligned recessed downlights and warm light.
Aligned spotlightsThe position of each spotlight is decided with the wall it lights in mind.

Torn between two colours?

Send me a photo of the room in its usual light and we'll talk it over.

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