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Impactful colours for painting woodwork

Impactful colours for painting woodwork

October 15th, 2024

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Whether it’s kitchen cabinetry, a piece of furniture or door architraves, woodwork can be utilised to create a focal point within any scheme. Consider accompanying neutral walls with woodwork painted in bold, dark or impactful shades to deliver a scheme with personality.

Discover a selection of colours from the Paint & Paper Library palette...

Add a bright colour highlight with Muga

Yellow is a confident colour choice when used all over, but it can equally bring high impact if it is featured in smaller proportions. The richly coloured deep Indian yellow, Muga, feels both vibrant and sophisticated when showcased on a piece of woodwork, cabinetry or furniture.

Consider using Muga to add comforting warmth and optimism to your kitchen space. @laurastephensid partnered statement Muga cabinets with contemporary tiles and bare wood finishes for an eclectic scheme.

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Create contrast with Copper Beech

Painting woodwork provides an excellent opportunity to incorporate dark, grounding colours into your scheme. By contrasting light coloured walls with a deep, rich hue on woodwork, you will achieve real design interest and create a characterful interior.

@bealach_uige_bothy chose the harmonious colour pairing of Temple and Copper Beech for this elegant hallway. A sumptuous dark aubergine, Copper Beech was the perfect shade to accentuate the period features of her traditional wooden doors.

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Using bold reds and pinks on woodwork

For a real statement finish, consider painting your woodwork in impactful red and pink shades from the Paint & Paper Library palette. These striking hues are very effective accent colours to create a strong focal point in your scheme, drawing the eye to a key point of interest and elevating the overall design. Consider vibrant, contemporary shades such as the inviting pink, Rhubarb, or Beetlenut – a rich red with a distinct orange hue.

You could paint your walls in a coordinating colour to create an encompassing, all-over effect, or choose a complementary pale neutral for a captivating contrast. Containing notes of red, the Leather Architectural Colours offer an ideal accompaniment to a bold red or pink highlight. The neutrals in the Slate and Stone Architectural Colours can also provide a versatile backdrop for accents of brighter colour.