We’re itching to give our homes a mini makeover and brighten things up for spring. One of the quickest ways to do that is with a quick paint update, be it a tired piece of furniture in need of some decoration, or a wall that deserves a shot of colour. Inspired by Annie Sloan’s gorgeous paints, we’ve rounded up our favourite wall colours and chalk paint shades, as well as some great ideas for upcycling and decorating.
Annie Sloan wall paint colours
Piranesi Pink
A soft peachy pink with the tone of setting plaster, ideal for bedrooms and bathrooms.
Buy Piranesi Pink wall paint from Annie Sloan (£55.95)
Schinkel Green
This statement green makes a stunning backdrop for a gallery wall and a bunch of blooms.
Buy Schinkel Green wall paint from Annie Sloan (£55.95)
Carnaby Yellow
An Indian-inspired yellow with warm undertones, the perfect wall paint colour to brighten up any room.
Buy Carnaby Yellow wall paint from Annie Sloan (£55.95)
Pemberley Blue
Elegant and sophisticated with a touch of green – the perfect duck-egg shade.
Buy Pemberley Blue wall paint from Annie Sloan (£55.95)
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Annie Sloan chalk paint colours
Antoinette
This soft pink shade is inspired by 18th-century French interiors.
Buy Antoinette chalk paint from Annie Sloan (£23.95)
Firle
A fresh, crisp green designed by Annie in collaboration with Charleston – home of the Bloomsbury set.
Buy Firle chalk paint from Annie Sloan (£23.95)
Svenska Blue
Get a Swedish manor-house feel with this cool blue-grey shade.
Buy Svenska Blue chalk paint from Annie Sloan (£23.95)
English Yellow
A classic drawing room yellow – sunny and full of spring joy.
Buy English Yellow chalk paint from Annie Sloan (£23.95)
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DIY projects to try with Annie Sloan
Faux bone inlay stencilled furniture
Get the look of traditional Indian bone inlay furniture at a fraction of the cost, with this three-part stencil set. It comes with stencils for the main inlay pattern, plus a selection of borders, corners and smaller patterns to personalise your furniture.
Buy faux bone inlay set from Annie Sloan (£24.95)
Annie Sloan X Charleston: decorative paint set in Firle
Create your own project inspired by Charleston, with this handy paint set. It comes with three mini pots of chalk paint in Firle, Scandinavian Pink and Old White, a pot of Clear Chalk Paint® Wax, plus a guide packed with creative ideas. There is enough paint for a small project such as a chair or side table.
Buy Firle decorative paint set from Annie Sloan (£24.95)