7 Rustic Paint Colours | Your Ultimate Guide
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What are rustic paint Colours? Rustic colours are simple in application yet elegant in style. Warm, natural earthy colours accessorised with the use of natural materials that really bring out the rustic charm of a room.
What is a Rustic paint colour scheme?
Rustic by definition is not urban and typically includes styles such as country cottages, farmhouse kitchens, lodge style rooms and images of the countryside’s of south of Europe. In this guide we will show you some of our favourite colours along with some inspired examples in which you could use for your own project.



Feature walls and bold paints can work so well in spaces with open shelves
Types of Paint
If you’re new to painting or are not sure what your options are then paint terms can be quite daunting. You may come across the term emulsion or emulsion paint.
This typically refers to paint used for walls and ceilings. It is water based with vinyl or acrylic added to it. It can come in a variety of finishes, the most common being gloss, which the name suggests gives a shiny and glossy finish and matt, which gives a flat yet solid finish.
Another popular painting term, especially in the rustic décor world is chalk paint. Chalk paint gives a uniquely strong matt look and is very popular not just on walls but furniture too.



Examples of different rustic shelving can work with a range of different paints
Rustic Interior Paints
Rustic colours are often natural, earthy, warm yet smooth. Leaving a finish which fills the room with colour yet brings out the natural characteristics of workmanship of the room. We’ve made certain that these paints are available here in the UK.
1 - Dulux Rustic Aura High Gloss
A warm reddish brown in a superior high gloss, work well as a contrast to lighter pastel tones.

2 - Farrow & Ball Joa’s White
A warm neutral colour which can be used to lighten up your rustic scheme.

3 - Benjamin Moore Driftwood
A dark brown with a chalk like tone which brings an earthy tone to any wall.

4 - Hemway Latte Chalk Paint
Giving your walls a warm matte finish and reviving your old furniture.

5 - Farrow & Ball Duck Green
A bold and rustic green inspired by the exquisite colours of nature.

6 - Rust-Oleum Chalkwash Terracotta
A chalk wash paint giving a matt yet rustic warm feel to your wall. Hinting a warm Mediterranean feel.

7 - Farrow & Ball | Hague Blue
The green undertones of this timeless, deep and dramatic blue means it sits as happily outside as it does in small dark rooms.

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