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Introducing: Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche range

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October 2023
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Introducing: Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche range

Farrow & Ball, well known for their high-quality and luxurious interior and exterior paints have recently released a capsule collection of colour in their new Carte Blanche range. The range which launched in September 2023 has been created in partnership with American fashion designer, Christopher John Rogers.

Available in their array of finishes, from their latest, Dead Flat to their gloriously glossy Full Gloss, Carte Blanche promises to bring bursts of colour and joy to your home with 12 carefully curated colours.

About Carte Blanche

Every colour in the Carte Blanche collection tells a story. They pair perfectly together, and they stand out alone, offering endless versatility, allowing you to craft your own signature style effortlessly.

To explore the colours, read on.

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Hog Plum

A pale yet vibrant yellow. Hog Plum, found in Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche collection, evokes memories of the sweet and tangy fruit from Central America and the Southern States.

Liquorice

A warm, deep black. Liquorice, part of Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche collection, derives its rich black shade from the classic sweet made using the plant's root, which bears its name.

Cardamom

A sophisticated brown. Cardamom, featured in Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche collection, is a sumptuous brown shade inspired by the versatile spice used in cuisines worldwide.

Blue Maize

An elegant, generous blue. Blue Maize, a deep blue from Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche collection, draws inspiration from the unique corn hue popular in Mexico and the Southern States.

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Lobster

An energetic, vivid blue. Lobster, from Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche collection, embraces the lively blue named after the popular Louisiana catch.

Pea Flower Tea

A striking, authentic blue. Pea Flower Tea, part of Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche collection, adopts its vibrant blue from the colourful drink infused with butterfly pea flower petals.

Raw Tomatillo

An optimistic, lively green. Raw Tomatillo, a joyful green from Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche collection, draws inspiration from the fried green tomatoes made by a beloved grandmother.

Au Lait

A flawless canvas. Au Lait, part of Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche collection, is a soft white hue inspired by the New Orleans chicory coffee, often served with steamed milk.

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Romesco

A vibrant red. Romesco, featured in Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche collection, mirrors the rich, dazzling red of the classic Spanish sauce, doubling as a favourite makeup shade.

Sardine

A muted, silvery blue. Sardine, found in Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche collection, embraces its silvery blue hue from a beloved grandfather's favourite afternoon snack.

Shallot

A sweet, cheerful pink. Shallot, featured in Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche collection, embodies a joyful pink, named after a sweeter member of the allium family widely used in Cajun cuisine.

Roasted Macadamia

A warm, stony neutral. Roasted Macadamia, a beloved neutral in Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche collection, is named after a nut of a similar shade, adored by squirrels!

Incorporating Carte Blanche into your home

Living room

Use Blue Maize on an accent wall to create a sophisticated and calming atmosphere, or absolutely drench the room in Dead Flat to stay on trend with colour drenching. This shade pairs really nicely with Roasted Macadamia as a neutral for furniture and decor.

Kitchen

Bring some vibrancy to your kitchen with Raw Tomatillo on your cabinet doors. Add Au Lait on the walls for a fresh, light and airy look.

Bedroom

Create a tranquil bedroom with Hog Plum on the walls and Shallot as a contrasting colour for skirting boards and door frames.

Bathroom

Bathroom’s often get neglected when it comes to painting. Give your bathroom a spa-like feel with Pea Flower Tea on the walls. You could even use Sardine for cabinetry and woodwork.

Dining room

Romesco is a great choice for a warm and inviting dining room. Combine it with Liquorice for a sophisticated touch!

Home office

Choose Cardamom for your home office walls to create a rich and inspiring workspace. Brown could be considered a curveball for an office space, but as far as colours go, it’s warming, it’s relaxing and that creates the perfect environment for productivity. Cardamom lends itself well to be complemented by Lobster for a flash of contrast and pop of energy.

Children's room

For a fun and playful kids' room, consider using Lobster on one wall and Blue Maize on the others. This, coupled with playful elements found in children’s rooms will create a really fun and joyful environment for kids!

Hallway

For a clean and bright look, use Au Lait on the hallway walls. Add touches of Raw Tomatillo for a pop of colour - this can be done by adding it to doorframes, skirting boards or adding dado rails and panelling.

Front door

Make a bold statement by painting your front door in Romesco. Red is a classic colour for a front door, but this gives it a stylish elevation - it’ll be a great way to garner attention and create a warm welcome, quite literally.

Outdoor space

It’s not the season for this, but if you’re planning ahead to next summer, consider using Raw Tomatillo on your patio furniture to create a cheerful and inviting space where greenery could be absent.

Incorporating Farrow & Ball's Carte Blanche collection into your home opens the door to a world of colour and creativity. With these twelve captivating shades, you can craft your own signature style, whether it's a tranquil bedroom, a sophisticated dining room, or a cheerful children's space. 

Let your imagination run wild with Carte Blanche, and transform your rooms into vibrant, stylish spaces!