Five neutral pain colours perfect any room in the house

From velvet truffle to candle cream: Five neutral paint colours perfect for any room in your house – and there’s not a shade of grey in sight…

  • Interior designer Alexander James Interiors recommends five paint colours
  • The paint colours are centred around tones of greens, blues and pinks  


Ever wondered what paint colours a leading interior design uses on the walls to create the prefect background for a home?  

One leading interior designer made some suggestions based on avoiding an now outdated shade of grey.

They include neutrals centred on greens, blues and pinks from trusted paint suppliers such as Dulux and Farrow & Ball. 

We take a closer look at the five paint recommendations by designer Alexander James Interiors.

Pictured: Candle Cream, part of the Dulux Heritage Collection, has been used in this Cotswold kitchen

1. Candle Cream, Dulux Trade Heritage Collection

Candle cream is a brighter and warmer alternative to grey. It is part of the Dulux Heritage Collection and it can work in any area of the home, especially on large expanses of wall such as hallways or large living spaces.

Alexander James Interiors it in this Cotswolds kitchen design, complimenting the earthy tones of the country interior. 

Feature wall: This room includes the Farrow & Ball paint colour called Olive No13

Feature wall: This room includes the Farrow & Ball paint colour called Olive No13

2. Olive No.13, Farrow & Ball

The kitchen and dining area should be the heart of any home, and it is for many, the life and soul the party. 

The vibrancy of Olive No.13 by Farrow & Ball brings life and energy to this important living space, and can work in the most contemporary or traditional of homes.

Blue O2 has been used in the home of Ella Burgin, a first-time buyer in South London who showcases her work on instagram @ourfirstfrontdoor_london

Blue O2 has been used in the home of Ella Burgin, a first-time buyer in South London who showcases her work on instagram @ourfirstfrontdoor_london

3. Blue 02, Lick

Blues are a refreshing alternative to grey. Blue 02 is a light and minty colour tone that provides a fresh, glowing accent.

Alexander James Interiors recommends this shade in any room where you are looking to make a statement. 

It is perfect for a feature wall in a kitchen, bedroom or living space.

‘This is an ultra-clean shade of blue, which creates a light, bright colour scheme, perfect for rooms with limited natural light,’ says the design firm’s Rachel Clark. 

Dulux Jewelled Creek is a gentle shade of light blue

Dulux Jewelled Creek is perfect for a children's room

Pictured: Dulux Jewelled Creek is a soft and elegant tone that is perfect for a nursery or children’s room 

4. Jewelled Creek 6, Dulux

Another beautiful blue tone is Dulux Jewelled Creek. It is a gentle shade of light blue that gleams in the natural light, but is also perfect for rooms with limited sunlight due to its natural vibrancy.

Alexander James Interiors says it is soft and elegant tone that is perfect for a nursery or children’s room, providing a base for a bright and colourful interior.

Pictured: Dulux Velvet Truffle 5 can be used as a subtle pink base to a neutral bedroom

Pictured: Dulux Velvet Truffle 5 can be used as a subtle pink base to a neutral bedroom

5. Velvet Truffle 5, Dulux

Luxurious and elegant, Dulux Velvet Truffle 5 helps achieve a relaxed, neutral interior without being too overpowering or dominating a room.

This paint colour can be used as a subtle pink base to a neutral bedroom, but is also perfect when adding in pink furnishings and home accessories to create a cute, girly look, according to Ms Clark. 

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