Friday Finds: Farrow & Ball Wallpaper

Farrow & Ball devotees know they can count on the brand’s ab-fab paint colors, cutting-edge wallpaper patterns, and exceptional quality. They also know how to be patient. Farrow & Ball introduces only a handful of wallpaper patterns each year and new paint colors are introduced to the Farrow & Ball palette every three years. This year’s wallpaper introductions are three modern floral designs that can work as feature walls or in a whole room. Here are the brand new patterns for 2017 and the inspiration behind them:

• Hegemone takes it name from the Greek goddess of fruit and flowers. This pattern is described as “less rigid and defined than a classic floral pattern.” If you like movement on your walls then this is your pattern.
• Atacama* is named after a flowering desert in Chile and inspired from a fabric swatch found in an old fabric mill. Atacama is a mix of flowers and cacti creating a “fun tropical design.”
• Helleborus is Latin for the hellebore flower and inspires “a sense of growth and rejuvenation. Helleborous is one of the largest designs in their wallpaper collection.

Farrow & Ball wallpapers are made in England by craftsmen (and women) who take great pride in their workmanship. Printed with Farrow & Ball paints in a traditional block-printing method gives the wallpaper a luxurious texture. It also makes it easy to create a style that is cohesive and a room that is inviting since you won’t have to try and match up paint colors.

You’ll want to stop by to feel and see the new collection for yourself – available exclusively at our Edina location.

*Have you seen the James Corden commercial with Chase Sapphire? One of the travel people say, ” I think you should come camping.” James Corden: “Why would I camp in the Atacama Desert?” I feel so smart – I know where the Atacama Desert is. Thank you, Farrow & Ball.

Since Frank and Elizabeth Hirshfield opened their first store in 1894, it has been our mission to do the best job possible meeting customer needs and solving customer problems. Hirshfield’s. People and products you can trust.

 

 

{friday finds: millennial pink}

Sonhas Rosa! An old Portuguese phrase for what we are all doing – dreaming in PINK!

It’s no secret, pink is having a moment. Whether you’re wearing it or drinking it (hello rose), it has come to be the defining color of the millennials, so much so that is referred to by many as “millennial pink”. But why?

{friday finds: paint colors with a cult following}

What are your “go to” colors?  Remodelista asked designers and architects for their favorites — 10 Paint Colors with Cult Followings — and it’s no surprise that some of our favorite colors from Benjamin Moore and Farrow & Ball dominated the list.

Simply White | Benjamin Moore

1. Simply White from Benjamin Moore

Simply White | Benjamin Moore

Benjamin Moore’s 2016 Color of the Year was called “the perfect wall color” by New York designer Lauren Rubin, and San Francisco designer Kriste Michelini added, “it is my go-to white — fresh, versatile, and warm — and it works in any home, whether traditional or modern, with a warm or cool palette.”

{farrow & ball at hirshfield’s edina}

We are thrilled to announce that Hirshfield’s Edina location now carries Farrow & Ball paints and wallpaper.

How’s that for big news? Farrow & Ball does have a bit of a cult following when it comes to their colour palette. People who use Farrow & Ball paints, consistently talk about the depth and richness of their colours which Farrow & Ball says is due to their use of the highest quality ingredients. The light refracting qualities of their paint promote that depth of colour and also enhances the way the appearance of their colours subtly change in different lights.

Inspired by swirling sea mist, and named after the Cromarty Firth estuary, a place mentioned daily in The Shipping Forecast. This colour brings a muted softness to any room. A lighter version of Mizzle, it works beautifully when paired with Light Blue, or grouped with Blue Gray and Pigeon.

A little Farrow & Ball history: The company was founded in 1946 by John Farrow and Richard Ball and is located in Dorset England. Farrow & Ball wallpapers and paints are made in England. Fast forward, today Farrow & Ball distributes its paints and wallpapers to 67 countries around the world including Edina, Minnesota.

Farrow & Ball update their carefully edited colour palette once every three years, but still keeping the magic number of colours at 132. Catch up with the highly anticipated new 2016 colours released in February over at decor8. If you’re a Farrow & Ball follower you know every colour has a special story or meaning which is reflected in its name.

The Edina store stocks an assortment of colours and sheens based on the recommendations of Farrow & Ball. Not all colours and finishes are stocked at the store. If you select a non-stocking colour it takes 2-3 days to bring into the store. Farrow & Ball paint is pre-mixed at the factory so there’s no tinting involved at the store.

Sample pots (3.38 oz) are available in the entire range of Farrow & Ball colours in their signature Estate Emulsion finish.

Living Room walls in Dix Blue No.82 and woodwork in Wimborne White No.239 | Estate Emulsion & Estate Eggshell

Stocking finishes at Hirshfield’s Edina:

Estate® Emulsion – This high quality chalky matt emulsion defines the Farrow & Ball look. It is designed for use on walls and ceilings, with an unrivalled depth of colour and 2% sheen.

Modern Emulsion – This low sheen (7%), high performance, washable wall and ceiling paint is ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, children’s rooms, hallways and other high traffic areas.

Estate Eggshell – An extremely robust and durable eggshell finish. Ideal for all interior woodwork and metal, including radiators. Easily wiped and washed clean with 20% sheen.

Stop by and see why the luxurious colours of Farrow & Ball appeal to so many people.

Since Frank and Elizabeth Hirshfield opened their first store in 1894, it has been our mission to do the best job possible meeting customer needs and solving customer problems. Hirshfield’s. People and products you can trust.

Look for a future post on Farrow & Ball wallpaper.

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