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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

'It has that richness and depth which instantly brings character into a space' – how to decorate with Farrow & Ball's beloved Brinjal

Kitchen with aubergine painted cabinets, marble countertops, parquet flooring, wood cabinets and dining table.

An aubergine paint might sound a little bold, but Farrow & Ball's Brinjal is one of those shades that's long been loved for its warm and unctuous qualities. Its ability to warmly envelope a room is one of the many reasons why designers continue to feature the shade in homes of all descriptions.

A rich purple color with warm burgundy notes, Brinjal is a timeless paint color with a deep-rooted heritage feel. 'Brinjal is a wonderfully flexible room color', explains Patrick O’Donnell, Brand Ambassador at Farrow & Ball. 'It is a fine choice for kitchen cabinetry, especially when paired with an empathetic neutral on your walls to knock back the strength of the colour. It can also create a deeply cozy living room or snug when drenched across walls, or even for a grown-up bedroom where it will layer rather effortlessly with lots of earthy neutral linens and cottons for a simple but dramatic effect.'

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