Are you looking to transform your small living room with a fresh coat of paint? Farrow & Ball's enduring neutral shades are the perfect solution for creating a cozy and stylish space. But here's where it gets controversial: while many designers swear by these three timeless colors, there are also colors you should never paint a small living room. So, let's dive into the best Farrow & Ball paints for a small living room and explore the shades that will make your space feel warm, inviting, and perfectly designed for you.
Jitney: A warm taupe-meets-brown, Jitney is a refreshing and richer shade that's perfect for creating a timeless scheme. It's a neutral living room color that might sound a little boring, but it couldn't be further from bland. Patrick O'Donnell, Brand Ambassador at Farrow & Ball, explains, 'Browns as a color family are making a comeback and will make a beautiful, elegant statement in any room, but especially smaller rooms. Often, they add warmth and work effortlessly with pinks, greens, and blues.' Deep enough to enrich yet pale enough not to overwhelm, Jitney brings unbeatable warmth to a small living room, providing the perfect canvas for richer pops of color in decor and furniture.
Joa's White: Undeniably one of the best cream paints on the market, Joa's White is a classic off-white color with taupe undertones. It's a versatile color that brings an openness to small living rooms, without straying into the overly clinical or sterile. Interior designer Polly Ashman used the long-loved cream in a recent project. She explains, 'This is a north-facing living room, so we didn't want anything too heavy or cold. We wanted to keep it light and inviting and let the art, fabrics, and accessories do the talking.' While white undeniably makes smaller spaces feel larger, a cream living room is remarkably warmer and more inviting.
Setting Plaster: Loved for its softness, Setting Plaster is a gentle pink that works beautifully for a neutral scheme. It's able to cocoon and still uplift, making it the perfect color for elevating and adding an inviting warmth to a small space. Sarah Limbert, founder of Poets Corner Interiors, explains, 'We chose Setting Plaster because we wanted the room to feel both light and fresh during the day, yet warm and cocooning in the evening, a space that could transition beautifully from morning coffee to relaxed nights in.' Unlike bright pinks, which can feel feminine, small living rooms decorated with plaster tones feel comforting and serene.
These three timeless Farrow & Ball shades are perfect for enriching a small space with quiet vibrancy, designed to work alongside any interior design style. But remember, there are colors you should never paint a small living room. So, choose wisely and create a cozy and stylish space that you'll love for years to come!
