The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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F A R R O W & B A L L BY K R I S T I N A CCO R S I Inevitably, the decision to redecorate–be it a room, office, or entire home–invokes images of countless paint colour swatches painstakingly poised against walls, with questions like "what do you think of this one?" endlessly volleyed back and forth in discussion. However, for customers of Farrow & Ball, their curated palette of 132 colours, coupled with their Colour Consultancy service, provides an effortless offering as timeless as their luxury paints and wallpapers. For Kathleen Brennan, a Colour Consultant for Farrow & Ball for the last five years, "we are looking at things holistically, designing space and using colour as the vehicle." More oen than not, she says, "colour is the largest surface area[...]you want the paint to not disappear; it becomes the canvas rather than the actual statement." If redecorating a room feels intimidating, Kathleen encourages that "paint is a hugely effective way to transform a room without changing a lot of other elements. One gallon of paint and clever, judicious rehanging of pictures, moving around furniture, using what you have around your house[…]you can create a whole new look for one gallon of paint." Whether in-person or through virtual meetings, Kathleen is passionate about helping everyone from home owners, business owners, and interior designers find their "best palettes and finish solutions for their lifestyles, tastes, and homes." As a personal customer of Farrow & Ball for 16 years, Kathleen brings her own experience– and design background–to every project she takes on. "I found it because I needed to find a brand of paint that wouldn't give me headaches," she recalls. "e first room I painted was our bedroom. For me, it was transformative. I could paint my house and not live with the fumes for days." With low odor water-based finishes, Farrow & Ball paints do not contain the level of Volatile Organic Compounds, known as VOC, that is common across other name-brand paint companies. While she may have initially been drawn to Farrow & Ball for their formulations, Kathleen became a lifelong admirer once she "fell in love with the colours." Patrick O'Donnell, Brand Ambassador, had a similar instant attraction to Farrow & Ball's palette. "I've been using Farrow & Ball since 1993 when I bought my first house," Patrick Colouring Our World F O R 8 0 Y E A R S VUELONGISLAND.COM 71