Homes & Antiques

Shades of nature

Outside, the natural world is waking from its winter slumber and signs of life are starting to appear. It’s such a joyful feeling, it’s little wonder that the colours of nature are finding their way into our homes, with many paint experts predicting these shades will continue in their appeal. ‘Bringing nature inside is really important,’ says Patrick Folkes, founder of Graphenstone UK. ‘And nature is always an inspiration for is an ode to the trend for wild swimming; it works with and beautifully – natural colours of the earth that are also bright and uplifting.’

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