Limewash is a very traditional finish, used to decorate and protect porous stone and lime-rendered surfaces. Like Distemper, Limewash is a breathable finish making it suitable for old and damp-problematic walls. Unlike paint, limewash penetrates the surface and the colour is built up by applying successive coats.
Limewash is a very traditional finish, used to decorate and protect porous stone and lime-rendered surfaces. Like Distemper, Limewash is a breathable finish making it suitable for old and damp-problematic walls. Unlike paint, limewash penetrates the surface and the colour is built up by applying successive coats.
This soft tint of ochre and umber provides a perfect backdrop for pictures in a sitting room or gallery
Featuring in classic 50s interiors alongside curtains of terracotta and white with upholstery in lime yellow and rose
A rather precious colour as it often contained a dash of the red pigment vermilion.
Often used with Magnolia and pale grey for a subtle effect,especially in East-facing rooms
The darker and more grey tone of White Lead (No.74). Use as a warm white in living rooms and passageways
This blue was most commonly used as an accent colour amidst a more muted palette of blues and greens such as Horizon and Aquamarine Deep.
The smartest of greys, this shade was introduced in the 70s but perhaps found greater notoriety in the 1980s alongside dark blues and as the neutral element in the popular grey/red/black colour scheme.
A sophisticated shade of green, made with earth pigments, and popularly used with Mocha and natural wood to achieve a much calmer interior than many of the primary-led decorative schemes of the moment.