Period Features

Farrow & Ball recommended exterior colour schemes

Create the perfect scheme with one of our suggested colour combinations, click here for more options.

Farrow & Ball partners with the Charleston Farmhouse in Sussex

Farrow & Ball is delighted to announce its partnership with the Charleston Farmhouse in Sussex, the famous home of the Bloomsbury Group. We have created a bespoke paint colour, ‘Bloomsbury Blue Gray’ to support the recent restoration work at the house and we will also be supporting two public events at Charleston this year. Click here for more information on our collaboration with Charleston and to learn more about the forthcoming events.

Photo by Tony Tree © The Charleston Trust

Little Greene

More recently Period Features has started to stock paint ranges from The Little Greene Paint Company and Morris & Co. Little Greene offers paints for exterior and interior decorating and its extensive paint palette includes historic colours, extensively researched with English Heritage, and striking contemporary colours. The paint is divided into three collections: The English Heritage Collection takes inspiration from the key periods of interior design from 1760 to the 1950s, The Original Collection is a sophisticated contemporary paint palette designed for modern living and The CATWALK Collection features iconic contemporary paint colours from the world of haute couture. See The Little Greene range here www.thelittlegreene.com

Morris & Co

William Morris (1834 - 1896) was the single most influential designer of the nineteenth century. Morris was a political theorist, scholar, translator and publisher, an environmental campaigner, writer and poet as well as an outstanding designer. Under his direction Morris & Co. grew into a flourishing and fashionable decorating firm renowned for its wallpapers and textiles. Originating in the Arts and Crafts movement popular in late Victorian 'artistic homes of taste', the company's designs have never been more widely appreciated than they are now. Today Morris & Co. guarantees authentic versions of those designs alongside new interpretations, using innovations in printing and weaving technology to create up-to-date fabric and wallpaper designs with timeless appeal. Morris & Co paint comprises 48 heritage colours which complement the increasingly popular fabric, wallpaper and bedlinen ranges (New Collections) and stand alone as strong heritage colours. For the full Morris & Co range see their website here www.william-morris.co.uk

Helpful Hints when Decorating with Farrow & Ball Whites

When it comes to choosing colour, there are no strict rules but there are many factors to take into consideration, such as architecture, use and shape of a room, and above all, light. This is one of the most important factors and the amount of natural light and the direction of the room should always be taken into account when selecting colours. Before you start, it helps first to establish which neutrals you feel most comfortable with.

Warm grey tones such as Slipper Satin®, Lime White, Off White and Old White have a very sophisticated feel. They are traditional colours but work well in contemporary situations too.

Colours with a yellowish hue, for instance, White Tie®, New White, Matchstick® and String® have a more pretty ‘country’ feel and are very easy to live with.

If warmer tones appeal then Pointing®, Dimity®, Joa’s White® and Archive® should be considered. This group has a very warm feel and creates an extremely relaxing atmosphere.

Cool grey tones will give you a more hard-edged contemporary feel but still retain a slight underlying warmth. These include Wimborne White, Strong White®, Skimming Stone and Elephant’s Breath®.

Useful tips when painting with Oil Full Gloss

Our Oil Full Gloss is a traditional oil based paint designed to give full coverage only after two coats. One of the most common mistakes when using our Oil Full Gloss is to 'over apply' the paint i.e. apply too much onto the surface which might cause the paint to 'wrinkle' and so take a lot longer to dry. Click here to see the 'wrinkling' in more detail as well as the remedial action your customer can take if this problem occurs.

Also remember that:

	•	Our oil paints can thicken if stored at low temperatures (below 10˚C) and we would suggest you store at room temperatures for 24 hours before you plan to use the paint.
	•	You must allow each layer to fully dry before applying the next coat.
	•	You must paint in dry conditions with temperatures averaging above 10˚C.
	•	For best results use a natural bristle brush.

Eco-friendly Farrow & Ball

Long before it came into vogue, Farrow & Ball recognised the importance of the environment. For many years they have offered some of the most environmentally friendly paints available anywhere in the world. The vast majority of Farrow & Ball paint is classified by the US Environmental Protection Agency as zero VOC.

Farrow & Ball has recently added to its eco-friendly range with the launch of Estate® Eggshell, a unique high performance paint which retains the flow, appearance and performance of traditional oil-based eggshell paint, yet has minimum impact on the environment.

Extremely durable and ideal for use on all interior woodwork and metal including radiators, Estate® Eggshell is an excellent, low-sheen complement to Farrow & Ball Estate® Emulsion and Modern Emulsion, giving the unmistakeably elegant Farrow & Ball look.

Estate® Eggshell is available now in all Farrow & Ball colours and in tin sizes of 750ml, 2.5 litres & 5 litres. Period Features sells the full range of Farrow & Ball paint and wallpapers and the team at our Leek shop would be pleased to advise you on the appropriate type of paint for your project or to offer advice on your decorating schemes. Visit Farrow & Ball website for more information.

New Estate Eggshell

Long before it came into vogue, Farrow & Ball recognised the importance of the environment. For many years we have offered some of the most environmentally friendly paints available anywhere in the world. The vast majority of Farrow & Ball paint is classified by the US Environmental Protection Agency as zero VOC.

Farrow & Ball is now pleased to enhance its eco-friendly range with the launch of Estate® Eggshell, a unique high performance paint which retains the flow, appearance and performance of traditional oil-based eggshell paint, yet has minimum impact on the environment.

Extremely durable and ideal for use on all interior woodwork and metal including radiators, Estate® Eggshell is an excellent, low-sheen complement to Farrow & Ball Estate® Emulsion and Modern Emulsion, giving the unmistakeably elegant Farrow & Ball look.

Estate® Eggshell is available now in all Farrow & Ball colours and in tin sizes of 750ml, 2.5 litres & 5 litres.
For more information about all of our interior and exterior paint finishes click here.

Farrow & Ball At The RHS Chelsea Flower Show

The RHS Chelsea Flower Show, London 20th- 24th May. This year Farrow & Ball will demonstrate how to use their colours and exterior finishes to create stunning colour schemes for both the contemporary townhouse and traditional country cottage. Stand No. EA76.

Little Greene and Morris & Co

We are now stocking a range of sample pots from Little Greene and Morris & Co.

Little Greene in association with English Heritage have revived a range of period colours, all of which have been fully authenticated. The colour card provides an easy guide to an era and for every shade a note to its provenance. Available in twelve finishes to order from the store.

The Arts and Crafts palette of Morris & Co was sourced from the comprehensive Morris & Co archive containing the complete spectrum of colours employed by the original block printed wallpapers designed by William Morris and his contemporaries. Designed and produced to exacting standards, these heritage paints are carefully produced in traditional chalky Matt Emulsion and Oil-Based Eggshell for use at home, available to order from store.

We still continue to be proud stockists of the excellent range of paints produced by Farrow & Ball. Based in Dorset, Farrow & Ball use only the finest ingredients and still manufacture paints and wallpapers by traditional methods.