Give your home a glow up with the most popular farrow and ball colours for kitchens

Farrow and Ball, need I say more? This designer paint and decorating powerhouse has come trailblazing into the kitchen decorating game this season with some absolutely stunning shades from across the spectrum. And we’re here as your expert paint matchmakers to bring you our top 10 favourites from the most popular Farrow and Ball colours for kitchens.

But first, let’s take a look at why F&B paints are some of the best around.

Reasons to love Farrow and Ball

Farrow and Ball are one of our favourite brands driven by sustainability because you always know what you’re getting. Unassuming and timeless, yet unafraid to stray outside of the box, F&B have a colour for every space however big or small. Sleepy neutrals, indulgent blues, courageous pinks, yep, they do it all.

Besides this, their formula really has something to say. Water-based, invariably pigmented and velvety smooth, these paints are so fun to work with and as a climate-conscious brand you can rest assured, they’re a more ethical choice than your traditional paint. What’s not to love?

10 of our favourite farrow and ball kitchen colour ideas

1.     Breakfast room green

Green kitchens have been swelling in popularity over the last few years as we’ve seen an increased collective interest in connecting with the natural world. Breakfast Room Green fulfils that need with a soft touch of herb-like green, inviting a renewed sense of calm and vitality back into our lives.

2.     Combine Templeton Pink with Shaded White

One of the 11 shades F&B released back in 2022, Templeton Pink is a nod to London’s stately home, Templeton House. If you love that period feel, then you will love this subtle blush of colour. The dusty warm undertones when paired with a neutral tone like Shaded White, works beautifully in rooms designed to give off a relaxed, playful feel and will become effortlessly deep in low light.

3.     Pair Selvedge panelling with Beverly walls

How lovely is this Selvedge panelling when matched up with a pop of Beverly paint? Suited to both contemporary styles and something more traditional, this midtone blue would make an ideal backdrop for the biophilic trend or a lively colour blocked room.

4.     Set off Strong white with Peignoir

A strong contender and strong by nature, this stark and crisp white simply oozes coolness. Shot through with subtle grey undertones, it walks the line perfectly between the traditional and the contemporary, bringing classic interiors up to date without compromising on the look. Match it with a soft pink like Peignoir and you’ll work wonders for your kitchen as you bring out those warm tones.

5.     Drench with French gray

This is for the lovers of the classics. Is it green is it grey? It’s your guess! This chameleon of a paint is one of the most popular Farrow and Ball colours for kitchens and for good reason; it draws inspiration from 19^th-century French décor, shifting between green and grey with the lighting.

6.     Match Sloe blue walls with a splash of Pantalon

Add a distinctive edge to your kitchen by painting a feature wall in Sloe Blue. Then pair it with an earthy tone such as Pantalon and they’ll complement each other gorgeously, creating an atmosphere one part cosy and one part sophisticated. It looks particularly dashing on wood panelling and will instantly uplift a plain interior.

7.     Combine Emerald green and white cabinetry

Farrow and Ball have been around for over 75 years, giving them plenty of time to perfect the formula of their paints – and it shows! This jewel toned green is as deep as it is exuberant. Painting your kitchen walls in this vibrant shade can help create a fresh, balanced feel alongside white cabinetry – a look we adore.

8.     Lime white with marble kitchen tops

We love Lime White! Inspired by the chalkiness of the pigments used in original distempers, it’s an effortless way to introduce softness into your kitchen décor and it pairs so well with white marble counters. With the slightest hint of green, it also keeps things sunny and creates a completely enduring feel.

9.     Pink ground kitchen walls

Once the background shade to a wallpaper background, this dusty pink has been reimagined as a paint in its own right. It has a good measure of yellow pigment, meaning it creates the subtlest blush of colour without being too sweet. For extra depth, complement it with a warm or creamy shade of white and you’ll nail that soothing feel.

10.  Stiffkey blue toned with Wimborne White

A hint off Stiffkey Blue can add a bit of nautical charm and elegance to your dining space. Think  Whimborne White cabinets, white skirting and geometric tiles in a slightly toned-down shade – and you have a designer kitchen that will stand the test of time. Or, if you’re feeling bold, you could colour drench the space to draw attention to its rich pigmentation.

How to choose a F&B paint: where to begin?

Now if anything we’ve said so far has convinced you (please say we have!), you’ll probably be wondering where to start. Here are a few pointers.

Matching the tone of the room

As the kitchen serves as the nucleus of a home – multifunctional in that it’s where we relax, dine, and cook – we can start things off by thinking about how we can reflect the vibe of the room. If you’re a culinary enthusiast or like to keep the kitchen buzzing with energy, you might want to mirror that ambience in your colour scheme.

Many experienced designers suggest injecting colour into the cabinetry as well as our four walls: instead of going with familiar white or grey cabinets, we should try to envision the open plan space in its entirety by selecting colours that set off your furnishings.

Accentuating your kitchen’s offerings

Every kitchen has its star of the show, whether that’s a fireplace, bay window, kitchen island or something else entirely. Aim to build a colour scheme that will put them in the best light and draw your guests’ eyes.

For example, if you want to accentuate or even conceal a high ceiling, consider which ceiling colour will create the feel you’re striving for. It’s surprising what a colour change can achieve!

Picking the right finish

We’ve talked colours, but what about finishes? Getting paint finishes right can be a tricky business if you don’t know what you’re looking at or what you want to achieve.

The best starting point is thinking about the surface you’re painting, how much natural light your kitchen receives and what style suits your overall theme. This is because some finishes reflect more light than others and some can withstand greater wear and tear. So if you want to make your kitchen look brighter, choosing a paint with a soft sheen might be in order.

Of Farrow and Ball’s finishes, we recommend picking one of their interior Modern finishes as they’re super tough and will protect against mould – future proofing your beautiful culinary hub.

Order a sample pot

Redecorating the kitchen can be something of a leap of faith if you’re going bolder or brighter, so you’ll want to know that your chosen colour lives up to your expectations.

Fortunately enough, if you’re itching to see one of these gorgeous shades in the flesh, you can order a sample pot to try them out straight to your door. Then if it’s love at first sight you can buy the real deal.

Got the bug for paint?

Hey presto! That’s all we have on the most popular Farrow and Ball colours for kitchens – and the options are truly endless.

Whether you’re ready to order your first can or simply want to browse the plethora of shades we have available head on over to our colour catalogue to find your match made in heaven.

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