Farrow & Ball

Simple steps to create a more connected palette

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A living room painted in a smoky green shade, with black armchairs, a glass coffee table and a white fireplace. The space is styled with artwork and flowers, and links to a warmly painted adjoining room.

Walls: Setting Plaster No.231; Ceiling: Wimborne White No.239 both in Modern Emulsion; Table: Babouche No.223 in Modern Eggshell

Let one colour lead the way

Is there a colour you instinctively reach for, again and again? That familiar shade might be your own ‘red thread’ - a Scandinavian idea that uses a recurring hue or pattern to bring gentle continuity to every room. Whether it appears on walls, woodwork or the smallest accessory, it creates a sense of flow that feels effortless. And despite the name, your red thread can be any colour that feels unmistakably you.

Find your Red Thread

The Red Thread in action

See how a red thread — here, Setting Plaster — creates a sense of flow and connection across different spaces.

White-painted cottage with a pale pink front door, potted plants, and a small outdoor seating area.

@lets.stay.at.home

Peach-panelled walls with a patterned runner and geometric tiled floor at the entrance.

@the_aj_reno_

Shelved corner with books, framed art, and a wooden chest of drawers beside a stone fireplace.

@sophiegarlanddesign; @astridtemplier

Peach walls with a green patterned headboard, red lamp, and layered bedding in soft tones.

@poetscorner_interiors; @richardoxford

Sample Setting Plaster

A Farrow & Ball colour card with a marbled cover rests on an expanded colour card, with a paintbrush and two sample pots nearby.

Get your free colour card

Discover our 132 signature shades from the comfort of home. Order a free colour card online and a world of colour will come direct to your door.

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A little expert advice

Bringing your style to life is easy with our expert Colour Consultants. In home or over video call, they're ready to help you create a look you love – whether you prefer classic country charm, modern maximalism or have no idea where to begin. Let's start your transformation today.

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