The sitting room is the favoured room in the house to relax in. The kitchen may be the bustling heart of the home, but the sitting room is the perfect room to escape to, unwind in and to find some calm and peace. It’s also a great room for entertaining. The colour you choose to decorate it in is key to the atmosphere and mood that you create. The colour palette sets the tone for the room. Consider soft neutrals and warmer, gentler tones. These shades will create a tranquil atmosphere and make the space feel light and more breathable. If you love a pop of colour, add it through accessories like cushions or artwork, keeping the base palette mellow and cohesive. Greens, pinks and browns can work beautifully in a sitting room. As illustrated with our soft apple green, Pomona, dusky Jonquil and warm Tawny. Tawny Jonquil. Credit: Rock the Heirloom. Pomona Other soft tones to consider include Cuisse de Nymphe Emue or Cinnamon. Cuisse de Nymphe Emue is the ultimate dusty pink with enough umber to avoid being too girly and is a firm favourite with customers and designers alike. It is feminine enough to peel back the masculine cloak that some houses take on, with a degree of sophistication and historical resonance. Cinnamon has the lovely, soft feel of the summer drenched stucco of Tuscan facades and will bring warmth to any room and looks perfect here in this pretty English country cottage belong to Emma Diaz. Both colours are also available in three lighter shades, so 60%, 40% and 20% lighter. Cinnamon. Credit: Emma Diaz Cuisse de Nymphe Emue. Credit: OKA Pomona Order a Sample Jonquil Order a Sample Tawny Order a Sample Cinnamon Order a Sample Cuisse de Nymphe Emue Order a Sample If you are considering a more dramatic finish, but still wish to create a deeply comfortable room, stronger hues can create an enveloping atmosphere that enhances the sense of cosiness. Dark colours don’t have to be dreary… our more pigment rich tones, such as Wainscoat, Nicaragua and Azurite make a stunning foundation for a sitting room. These colours will absorb light rather than reflect it, softening harsh edges and making the space feel more restful. When used thoughtfully, darker shades provide a striking backdrop that draws people in rather than pushing them away. These darker tones also create the perfect backdrop for art. Wainscoat. Credit: Jessica Buckley Interiors Nicaragua. Credit: That Rebel House Azurite. Credit: That Rebel House Wainscoat Order a Sample Nicaragua Order a Sample Azurite Order a Sample The sitting room is often the room where books are kept and deciding how to present them is key to the feel of the room. Painted bookshelves can serve as an architectural anchor. Painting the shelves the same colour as the wall creates a seamless, serene backdrop, as shown here in Ethereal Blue, with the back of the shelves in Lilac Pink. Another option is to use the shelves as the perfect opportunity to introduce an additional colour into the room, as illustrated below with the cheerful contrasting tones of Aquatic on the walls and Dutch Orange on the woodwork. Ethereal Blue and Lilac Pink. Credit: Olivia Emery Interior Design Aquatic Walls and Dutch Orange bookshelves. Credit: Amy Eld. Photography Cathy Pyle Ethereal Blue Order a Sample Lilac Pink Order a Sample Aquatic Order a Sample Dutch Orange Order a Sample The ultimate goal of any sitting room is comfort. It should reflect your personality and invite you to relax. The place where you can escape the busy world, and enjoy the quieter moments of life. Whether it’s your go-to reading corner or the backdrop for evening chats, let it be a true reflection of what home means to you. Picking colours can be tricky, but our Pinterest board on sitting rooms has many more images for you to enjoy scrolling through. Need more advice? Our consultants can’t wait advise you…for the best ways to contact them click here!
In Celebration of Cuisse de Nymphe Emue Cuisse de Nymphe Emue is our bestselling dusky pink. A colour created by Edward Bulmer after visiting Petworth House and seeing a similar hue in the family rooms, he knew that it was a colour that would be popular and he was right! We believe its popularity is due to its warm tones and versatility. Explore the joy of this perfect pink.
Discover the new ‘Forever Favourites Collection’ Create a scheme from one room to your whole house with soft colours that work together effortlessly ensuring tonal flow and harmony. Our 12 best loved shades together in one pack. Discover the power of natural paint today.
How to Decorate with Pinks Pinks have of course been ‘en vogue’ for some years now and these timeless new neutrals are staying at the top of the paint charts for a reason; they work with so many other colours and patterns from flooring to soft furnishings and hardware in a room and look as chic in a bedroom as they do in a lofty hallway. What is not to love?!
2024 Christmas pop-up with Louise Roe & Sharland England at our London Showroom This festive season we are delighted to welcome Sharland England to our showroom on the Pimlico Road. Do pop in to browse Sharland England’s gorgeous rattan furniture and tabletop collection; from best-selling vases and trays to exquisite and unique ceramics and linens, whether you are gifting or creating your own beautiful Christmas table there is something for everyone.
Petra Palumbo: Homeware in the Highlands Petra Palumbo creates gorgeous homeware products designed with the environment in mind, Petra’s signature carafe and tumbler set was created as a stylish plastic bottle alternative and her eponymous homeware company followed. Petra opened her first flagship store late last year, it truly is a haven for homeware.
5 Wall Panelling Colour Ideas to Add Character to Your Home Panelling is a great way to transform all sorts of different interior spaces, from a modern living rooms to a small bathroom or a historic home renovation. Luckily when it comes to panelling there are so many styles out there to suit your house and personal aesthetic.
