From ArchitecturalDigest.com…
Just in time for a shift in seasons, Farrow & Ball has revealed what it sees as the colors that will define 2022.
The company’s new collection was carefully chosen by Joa Studholme, who has more than 20 years of experience consulting on colors for the famous paint brand.
According to a press release, in making her selections, Studholme picked up on a collective shift towards “the modest character of folk and craft.” The end result is “an eclectic mix of the pure and humble” tones that use color “in unusual ways to celebrate the principles of utility, kindness, and honesty.” Although the desire to move away from neutrals may feel of-the-moment, the collection’s five hues have strong nostalgic resonance, suggesting how color can be a meeting ground between the past and the present.
The collection features a strong emphasis on primary colors, each possessed of a certain retro playfulness. Sunny and simple, Babouche adds a pop of yellowy brightness that’s nonetheless easy on the eyes. The rich red of Incarnadine similarly jumps out in any context, and Stone Blue feels familiar yet new, existing in a sweet spot between classic shades and pastels. Breakfast Room Green—which can play with our interpretations of space and commingle with Babouche or Stone Blue—rounds out the lineup.
