Get to Know: Beige Colours
Restful and restorative, beige paint is popular due to its versatility and ability to create effortlessly cosy spaces. Whether you prefer to layer with similar earth tones, or offset with a rich contrasting colour, read on to find the perfect beige paint to style in your home.
Left: Hessian and Oyster by @myhomestyle31
Right: Half Light by @myhomeismyhappy
Natural palettes
Due to their associations with nature, earthy beige and leafy green pair effortlessly together. Our creamy neutral Quarry Lime is the perfect beige bedroom paint, as it has soft yellow undertones, for a warm, comforting feel. With yellow and green sitting next to each other on the colour wheel, the rich green of Serenity brings out the yellow undertones of Quarry Lime for a calm, cohesive space.
Left: Serenity, Quarry Lime by @wildinthewolds
Right: Aloe, Oyster by @no2threestoryhome
Black accents
Beige wall paint works perfectly as a gentle backdrop for dramatic black accents. Our gentle beige Warm Clay offsets our true black Natural Charcoal beautifully on this garden bar area. The striking black perfectly frames the beige for an inviting vibe that instantly draws the eye.
Left: Natural Charcoal, Warm Clay by @vincent_the_house
Right: Floor and walls in Butterscotch by @inside_the_painted_door
Similarly, painting a hallway in rich warm beige Butterscotch is instantly welcoming, and looks even warmer in natural light. The black bannisters are the perfect contrast, visually guiding you up the stairwell.
Limewash luxury
Our Limewash is available in a variety of beige paint colours and is perfect for creating a luxurious, lived-in look. Our cool, cocooning dark beige paint Limewash No. 079 has undertones of brown for a grounded, sophisticated feel.
Left: Limewash No. 079 by @cosfordedit
Right: Limewash No. 098 by @twoboysandafrenchie
For something a touch warmer, our Limewash No. 098 is a paler beige with subtle hints of brown. It looks stunning in this kitchen, paired with warm wood cabinets, ceramic décor and matt black accents.
Beige bathroom paint
Looking for the perfect beige paint for your bathroom? Tanglewood is a cool, grey beige with a delicate brown undertone, ideal for creating a sense of calm in bathrooms and en-suites. This restful shade is a great match for this cottagecore bathroom, pairing effortlessly with gold picture frames and Antique White floor tiles.
For a cool, earth toned beige, try using Half Light on bathroom cabinetry, creating a subtle yet effective accent against Chalk White walls.
Left: Tanglewood wall cabinet, Antique White floor tile by @bricks.and.ivory
Right: Chalk White wall, Half Light cabinet by @ourneutralground
Beige kitchen paint
Hessian is a soothing, cool toned beige, perfect for a refreshing, yet elegant kitchen. It works perfectly with traditional farmhouse elements such as ornate handles, florals and checkerboard tiles. Due to its cool undertones, Hessian works best in a south facing kitchen with a lot of natural light.
Layering a pale beige paint with a slightly darker shade creates depth and visual interest. Try painting a splashback in creamy neutral Longsands, and complement with our warmer beige Warm Clay on kitchen cupboards.
Left: Hessian kitchen cupboards by @thelovelydrawer
Right: Longsands splashback and Warm Clay cupboards by @ourhopkinshouse
Beige bedroom paint
A soft muted beige, Oatfield will effortlessly transform bedrooms into a cosy haven. Pair with warm mustard yellow and minimalist prints for the ultimate pared-back paradise. Alternatively, try pairing our cool beige Hessian with a warm white, such as Porcelain or Antique White, to balance the colour temperature between warm and cool.
Left: Oatfield by @inside_the_painted_door
Right: Hessian, Cotton by @ourhopkinshouse
From warm and earthy to cool and contemporary, our beige paint range is perfect for creating relaxed, understated spaces. Take a look at our blog post on neutral paint colours to find a rich brown or sleek grey to complement your beige colour palette.
Left: Hessian and Cotton by @ourhopkinshouse
Right: Relaxed Oats wall by @welcometothewoodsx