01/04 Design
Shea on Farrow & Ball’s New Paint Colors
The beloved paint brand added 11 new shades to their color library. Here, Shea talks about her favorite hues and how best utilized in design.
Eleven new hues to drool over from the beloved British paint brand, Farrow & Ball, the first addition to their color library in four years. We’re big Farrow & Ball fans here at Studio McGee—take a look at one of the rooms in our Hilltop Estate project above where the ceiling is painted in Setting Plaster. From a new playful pink to a wistful blue, these eleven shades range in vibes but all are equally as exciting to think about how and where they could be utilized. Here, Shea talks us through a few of her favorites.
“I love how soft this pink is without being too girlie or precious. It could be used in a sophisticated little girl’s room but would also work in a living room paired with dark woods and vintage pieces. I’d love to pair this with the new Templeton Pink for a clever colorblock moment that feels significant in its subtlety.”
Shea McGee
“I’m always on the hunt for the perfect neutral—not white, not grey, not beige. Stirabout has a really beautiful natural quality to it, like linen in its rawest form. It feels relaxed and organic, with enough contrast to give a defined color scheme to a space.”
Shea McGee
“Whirlybird is a poppy, playful green that would be stunning on cabinetry in a space where sunlight plays a major role in the vibe of the room—a bright, luminous shade in the morning and a glazed, burnished quality in the evening. I would love to pair this crisp green with Beverly for a deeply tonal ordering with personality in spades.”
Shea McGee
“Dark and moody, for sure, but there’s also a nice organic quality to it—it makes sense that it was inspired by iron industrial elements and rainwater. Hopper Head would be great in a space where cozy and warm play with contemporary.”
Shea McGee
“Dusty, vintage vibes inspired by raw denim, what’s not to love about Selvedge? The great thing about this color is that it can be played down as a soft blue-grey or paired with deeper tones to be moody and dramatic.”
Shea McGee
In Fashion
Shea-approved closet staples inspired by Farrow & Ball’s latest shades.
Joie
NASHUA MAXI COTTON DRESS
Margaux
The Heel
Laura Mercier
Blush Color Infusion
Sam Edelman
WANDA POINTED TOE FLAT
Boden
Drawn Wool Coat
gorjana
Power Gemstone Brooks Bracelet for Wisdom
Madewell
Mid-Rise Stovepipe Jeans in Bridley Wash
Glossier
Ultralip
La Ligne
Phillipa Dress
Cuyana
System Tote
TOPSHOP
Oversize Turtleneck Sweater
Missoma
Savi Gemstone Charm Mini Hoop Earrings
Loeffler Randall
Honor Floral Lace Flared Gown
LOEWE
Flamenco Leather Clutch
Reformation
Camden Jacket
J.Hannah
Inlay Signet Pendant (Onyx)
3 Comments
Studio McGee
Pretty sure you meant “drool”, not “droll”! Very different meanings.
Thanks for the “tour” of the new pair colors!
Hi Teri- thanks for catching that for us! Have a great day.
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