Hello Modern Country lovelies,
I've been longing to try Farrow and Ball's Old White for ages but wanted to wait for a north-facing room to decorate. You see, Farrow and Ball paints change beyond belief depending on the orientation of the room.
The more sunlight a room receives, the greener the paint will look.
The less sunlight the room receives, the bluer the room will look.
{That's my rule of thumb, anyway!}
I've been longing to try Farrow and Ball's Old White for ages but wanted to wait for a north-facing room to decorate. You see, Farrow and Ball paints change beyond belief depending on the orientation of the room.
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| Farrow and Ball Old White |
The more sunlight a room receives, the greener the paint will look.
The less sunlight the room receives, the bluer the room will look.
{That's my rule of thumb, anyway!}
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| Farrow and Ball Old White |
Yes, it's time for another Modern Country Paint Colour Study...this time the turn of Farrow and Ball's lovely Old White.
{these paint post are some of my favourites!}
When I put together a Colour Study, I source as many pictures as possible of the paint colour, from our house, here in the Cotswolds, and from the big wide world, in lots of different situations and lots of different lights so that you don't just have to rely on a teensy little square of colour on the tester card before you splash out on yet another sample pot.
Farrow and Ball's Old White is a very soft and gentle green.
It's a muddy-muted shade but firmly in the green category, and that's in a North-facing room, too (which brings out the cooler side of colours).
{these paint post are some of my favourites!}
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| Farrow and Ball Old White |
When I put together a Colour Study, I source as many pictures as possible of the paint colour, from our house, here in the Cotswolds, and from the big wide world, in lots of different situations and lots of different lights so that you don't just have to rely on a teensy little square of colour on the tester card before you splash out on yet another sample pot.
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| Farrow and Ball Old White kitchen |
Farrow and Ball's Old White is a very soft and gentle green.
It's a muddy-muted shade but firmly in the green category, and that's in a North-facing room, too (which brings out the cooler side of colours).
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| Farrow and Ball Old White via Image Handler |
It's a wonderful mid-tone hue, neither too light nor too dark, even in our newly-created study area (more on that to come!) where the internal walls intensify the colour considerably.
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| Farrow and Ball Old White via Blue Bonnet in Bean Town |
Old White contains just the right amount of grey to firmly join the family of Modern Country paint colours but it's definitely on the Country side of the family. There's nothing steely or industrial about this baby..... but, conversely it contains a great amount of colour to really perk up a New Build room.
You see, I find if brand new rooms are painted in colours that are too grey then they become rather soulless. Farrow and Ball's Old White injects a softness, whilst still being dirty enough to appeal to my Modern side too.
But, be warned! Farrow and Ball's Old White varies astonishingly throughout the day. It's a bit like having lots of different rooms in one!
Here is our room in different conditions:
First of all, in the morning on a fair day....
The sun's out {hurrah!}...see how green Farrow and Ball Old White becomes...
An overcast afternoon...
Night draws in...Old White takes on a much bluer cast...magic, huh!?
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| Farrow and Ball Old White via unknown |
You see, I find if brand new rooms are painted in colours that are too grey then they become rather soulless. Farrow and Ball's Old White injects a softness, whilst still being dirty enough to appeal to my Modern side too.
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| Farrow and Ball Old White via Cast Rads |
But, be warned! Farrow and Ball's Old White varies astonishingly throughout the day. It's a bit like having lots of different rooms in one!
Here is our room in different conditions:
First of all, in the morning on a fair day....
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| Farrow and Ball Old White in daylight |
The sun's out {hurrah!}...see how green Farrow and Ball Old White becomes...
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| Farrow and Ball Old White in sun |
An overcast afternoon...
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| Farrow and Ball Old White in overcast daylight |
Night draws in...Old White takes on a much bluer cast...magic, huh!?
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| Farrow and Ball Old White in evening |
If you're a fan of muted, gently-greyed paint colours then you've struck gold here at Modern Country Style! Have a look at my other colour studies:
I hope these Farrow and Ball Case Study posts can do all the legwork for you so you can see at a glance whether the colour is going to work for you in *your* house with *your* lighting conditions.
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| Farrow and Ball Old White walls |
I've only selected pictures that I think are accurate reflections of what the colour really looks like, discarding those where the image has been tweaked beyond recognition or the flash has distorted the appearance of the colours.
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| Farrow and Ball Old White kitchen via House To Home |
Farrow and Ball's Old White is full of character and warmth and charm....perfect for an injection of Modern Country Style into our brand new room!
All other images: mine
I like watching the room color change with the sun. I hear you have been having lots of sun this summer.
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Glenda
Really useful post, thanks - I've found all your paint posts exceptionally useful.
ReplyDeleteWe were planning on using Old White in our hallway, along with French Grey. This just confirms our decision!
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ReplyDeleteHello, I found you via Diane's blog. As I was admiring the pictures of your house I thought, they look like Farrow & Ball colours to me! Funnily enough a friend and I were recently discussing the changes you get according to the time of day. We are both big fans!
ReplyDeleteOld white prolific at The Cloth Shed..outside and inside windows, all kitchen units, skirting boards, architraves and bedroom furniture too!
ReplyDeleteGreat colour...love it.
Julie x
I love your colour studies. I've been doing one recently to find the perfect colour for my kitchen and Old White was one of the colours I considered... But didn't end up choosing. My ceiling was recently repainted in F&B all white and even that pure white reacts with the light and I love it very much.
ReplyDeleteOur sitting room is painted in Old White and I love how it changes throughout the day and with the weather. Our dining room is also in Old White but I am going to lighten it to Dimity. I found your blog while googling Down Pipe for our front door. It's between that and Charleston Grey (which is currently winning). I love these colour studies, such a good idea!
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