SPICE IT UP
Chalk paint expert Annie Sloan explains how to transform interiors with this year’s colour of the moment – coral
Living Coral is a vibrant, almost neon coral, rare throughout the history of colour, because a shade this strong would have been expensive to make. To me, it conjures up the flavours of India and Morocco, of spices and sunsets,” says chalk paint expert Annie Sloan.
“Create your own coral by mixing two Chalk Paint™ colours together. Three parts of Tilton, a mustard yellow, with one part Emperor’s Silk, a pure bright red, reflects that energy you can see in Pantone’s coral.”
Pack a punch by playing with blocks of colour, Josef Albers-style.
A sunset-inspired palette of Chalk Paint™ in Antoinette, Barcelona Orange, Emperor’s Silk and an Antoinette and Barcelona Orange mix will create a lively look that’s perfect for summer schemes.
Once the walls are saturated with juicy colour, move onto floors, radiators, side table and trays – because of its unique formulation Chalk Paint™ can be applied to any surface without prepping, sanding or priming, while a coat of wax or lacquer will keep your furniture looking fresh into autumn and beyond.
Radiator: Chalk Paint™ by Annie Sloan in Antoinette
Daybed: Covered in Antoinette linen union
Table top and floorboards: Chalk Paint™ in Scandinavian Pink
Table legs: Chalk Paint™ in Honfleur
