With the change of the seasons and the temperature drop that comes with autumn, it's time to focus on interiors and how we can make the most the space in which we will spend the winter.
Shifting the décor in our homes can be as simple as a fresh coat of paint. Leading interior design house Neptune has introduced its newest shade for autumn and winter 2023 — Potter’s Pink, a neutral blush inspired by the natural pigment of clay and the distinctive look of raw plaster.
Potters Pink plays well with myriad other shades and works as a distinctive neutral on its own. The subtle, earthy colour works beautifully across whole rooms, where it feels both fresh and cosy. It is a natural partner for dark timbers and organic textures such as linen and sheepskin, and works beautifully across both period properties and modern spaces.
One of the joys of our new shade Potter’s Pink is that its subtle, raw plaster tones mean it can be washed over all four walls, and even the ceiling and woodwork, without feeling over-powering.
But this versatile colour has another advantage, it is also the perfect foil to other shades in Neptune’s paint collection.
For lovers of a neutral scheme, Potter’s Pink offers just the right depth of tone to make a subtle palette more interesting.
One of the challenges of a neutral space is that it can feel bland, so it is important to introduce colour and material variations, from paint shades to the tactile textures of natural sheepskin, wool and linen.
Try introducing Potter’s Pink on painted furniture against walls painted in Salt or Silver Birch, or bring it into a textured scheme using chalked oak, natural sheepskins, or slubby linen upholstery.
While Potter’s Pink can be dialled down for a neutral scheme, it comes into its own when contrasted against chocolatey browns where it highlights the tones of a darker palette.
It pairs beautifully with darker wood furniture, or Neptune’s velvety black-brown Walnut as both shades share an underlying warmth, or the more vibrant Chestnut where the two colours have a common red thread.
Apply the colour blocking approach when using Potter’s Pink with darker shades to create a sense of drama in the space or use it as a foil to darker furniture and accessories.
Potter’s Pink is strong enough to hold a space on its own, but a scheme will be enhanced by introducing accent shades.
Typically, accent colours contrast or complement the primary colour in the room, just be sure to use them sparingly to prevent the room feeling frenetic.
The versatility of Potter’s Pink means it can also be paired with unexpected shades and patterns to create different moods and effects, and it is a ready backdrop when introducing layers of pattern to a scheme.
