The Digest | New Jersey Magazine
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VUE ON | FINANCE VUE ON | TRAVEL recounts. "I saw this tiny palette of the most beautifully curated colors; I fell under the spell and the romance." e romance he is referring to is Farrow & Ball's "first colour palette of 50 colours, taken from these beautiful historic homes throughout the UK." While the company celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2026, Farrow & Ball saw a major period of change in the 1990s while under the direction of Tom Helme, advisor on historic interiors, and Martin Ephson, corporate financier. Under their leadership, Farrow & Ball began to focus on historic restorations and colour palettes that remained true to their era. While Farrow & Ball do not launch new colours every year, they did so this past February 2025 with 12 shades that are "very earthy, grounded, and feel cozier," invoking and maintaining the idea of "home as a haven and a safe place." However, customers will be delighted to find out that Farrow & Ball never "get rid of a colour," according to Patrick. "We have faith in our colours' integrity[...]at the moment, we consistently have 132 colours in our collection. We introduced 12 and retired 12, and they go sit in our Archive palette," Patrick explains. is means that beloved classics remain accessible, regardless of the year or new colours introduced. While original palettes are evergreen favorites among fans of the brand, Farrow & Ball is set to release a new interior finish, launching this September 25th. Flat Eggshell is "set to become a key offering in the brand's range of interior finishes." With just a 20% sheen, Flat Eggshell is Farrow & Ball's flattest interior eggshell finish and designed for practicality in high-traffic areas. Quick drying, quick curing, and with a Class 1 scrub rating, Flat Eggshell is the perfect finish for detailing areas that see more use, from kitchen cabinets to baseboards. Although Kathleen and Patrick guide their clients through paint colours in the Colour Consultancy service, they are also able to discuss and offer wallpapers as part of Farrow & Ball's product line. When it comes to working with wallpaper, Kathleen and Patrick offer a few caveats. "You have VUE ON | DESIGN 72 VUELONGISLAND.COM