Colour Highlight – Kensington Grey
Inspired by iconic moments in time, each timeless shade from the Vogue Collection is one of a kind. Drawing on over five decades of great design, style and imagination, each colour has a story to tell.
The Kensington Range contains 6 tones ranging from light to dark, and pay homage to the most exclusive address in London. The Kensington’s give us 6 perfect greys taken from SW7 and SW5
Our brand ambassador Róisín Lafferty of Kingston Lafferty Design recently redecorated the KLD office and now features Kensington Grey in the KLD boardroom.
“”Kensington Grey is a gorgeous neutral, soft greys work beautifully in period buildings, especially with coving details or profile and panelling details. I also find that they work really nicely when contrasted with richer tones,” says Róisín Lafferty of Kingston Lafferty Design , “In our boardroom we painted the ceiling in a rich navy colour. It creates another dimension to the space and helps anchor the room. ”
Kensington Grey is a sophisticated and versatile shade, suitable for all interior spaces. Kensington works as a neutral when contrasted with stronger, richer colours and when paired with off whites and creams, Kensington will present as a subtle blue grey.
Offices
Kensington Grey has a crisp and warm feel that is ideal for our cool Irish light. With a sharp contrast with white on coving and a deep navy on the ceiling you can to create a cocooning effect in this space.
Bedrooms
This very elegant and versatile shade is ideal for those looking a pared back and contemporary look in the bedroom. Lush fabrics and natural textures will create a cozy and soothing ambience.
Kids Bedrooms
The light Kensington greys are a good base shade in nurseries and kids bedrooms in that it lets other colours in your furniture and fabrics stand out. Warm wooden flooring helps keep a grey bedroom soft and cozy.
Living rooms
If you aspire for a relaxing and tranquil atmosphere in your living room, the quietness of the light Kensington shades are for you. Pairing the Kensingtons with dark brown and taupes will instantly ground this palette.
Kitchens
For an alternative to cream or white cabinets, greys are a timeless colour choice. The Kensington Grey range and brass or gold accents are a luxe combination.
Bathrooms
Add a bit of punch to your bathroom with the soothing Kensington Grey. Add interest by layering contrasting shades of grey or colour and through textures and patterns.
Kensington Grey in Fleetwood Prestige paint.
Kensington Grey from the Vogue Collection can be mixed into Fleetwood Prestige paint only. Fleetwood Prestige has been created to provide an incredibly durable coating that resist burnishes, scuffs and stains( – more than other paints) and an unprecedented colour depth with truer and richer lightfast pigments. Each individual colour recipe is completely unique with greater clarity, purity and saturation.
Visibly thicker, the extraordinary coverage of this silky paint allows for easy application and seamless touch-ups courtesy of an advanced quick drying formula.
The cashmere appearance of Prestige is available in a tactile washable matt and soft sheen finish for walls and ceilings. For interior and exterior wood and metal, a low eggshell and satinwood finish are available.
*Fleetwood Prestige has been awarded European Standard EN 13300 for Performance”
Kensington Grey is available in selected Fleetwood Paints stockists. To find your nearest stockist click here