Eclectic Country

For this room, it was important to create an environment that was inviting and allowed the client to relax whilst still being able to showcase their sense of style. Being the darkest room in the house, we needed to be mindful of the paint colour selected but didn’t want to immediately set our sights on lighter shades of greys, whites and pale yellows. Instead we opted for Farrow and Ball’s Oval Room Blue which is their most blackened of blues. This traditional colour has a lot of depth and balance and gave the room the lift it needed, but also made it feel cosy and lived in. Making the fireplace a focal point in the room was also key. To do this, we repurposed their leftover Victorian style tiles from their previous home, which not only updated the overall look but turned it into a talking point sharing cherished memories of the past. For additional lighting, we added pinspots throughout which not only brightened up the room but also changed the overall shade of lighting to feel more natural and less yellow (as per the previous look). We then replaced the dated carpets with fresh, new wood which helped maximise on the limited light coming through the window. This also helped give the room a more modern feel whilst still feeling warm + cosy, with the ‘countryside’ vibe they were after. *The Hive Design Tip: opting for wood versus carpet is an easy way to inject light into any room as the natural light reflects off the hardwood floor, rather than getting absorbed into the carpet.