FARROW & BALL + LIBERTY REVEAL SPECIALLY CURATED COLOURS AND INTERIOR FABRICS

My spare room will no longer be a habitat for discarded gym gear, for books I will never read, for Christmas presents I will never use. Soon, and hear these words universe as I hark them loud from the moniker of my blog, I will have my walk-in wardrobe. It will be my legacy and it will be coveted in the finest paint available to humanity. 

OK I might be overselling this a little, but I am not one for procrastination. Once I set my mind to things I can achieve anything. Some said I couldn't binge watch a season of Mad Men in a single day. Well I proved all the doubters and nay-sayers wrong. 

 Let's talk about the paint I’ll be using:

Collaboration 

Two iconic British brands, Farrow & Ball and Liberty, have collaborated to create an edit of richly pigmented paint colours and interiors fabrics. The edit features 15 shades from the Farrow & Ball Archive collection and complementary interiors fabrics from the Liberty Modern Collector range, selected by experts from both brands to form a series of timeless colour and print combinations. Containing over 100 colours from across Farrow & Ball history, the Archive provided rich pickings for the Liberty team, who worked closely with Farrow & Ball to curate the edit.

The edit is available to purchase in Farrow & Ball showrooms and selected stockists, as well as online at farrow-ball.com. Liberty interiors fabrics are available to purchase from libertylondon.com.

Tips for curating your wardrobe

I've found that you really only get out what you're willing to put in. In life, but in this case, especially your wardrobe. Rule number one.

1. Buy hangers and uniform your wardrobe so it's aesthetically pleasing the minute you open those doors. Some decent wooden hangers for the coats and knits so they don't lose their shape. And simple thin velvet covered black hangers for the shirts and tees. I wouldn't go for any hangers that aggressively clip your trousers in place. These will have an effect on the fabric over time. 

2. Be diligent and merciless with what you keep. Not only what you keep, but also what you buy. We have to think sustainably despite building a walk in wardrobe. Just because you have more clothes does not mean you have to shop for more clothes that you don't need. Simultaneously be a little ruthless with your wardrobe and donate any clothes you haven't worn or cannot see wearing to a charity shop. It's like shedding a skin. 

3. Invest in treatments and aftercare products. You might be bringing some old winter garments out of storage for the cold months ahead. But wait! The moths have had a field day over the coming months, those savages. You can get cashmere cedar balls for example to help deter the little critters. Also when storing your clothes, think about how you would like to see them when they make a return. Fold them evenly, maybe dry clean them before packing them away so they can hit the ground running when they come out. 

4. The room. We've already discussed the paint. And btw, I've opted for the colour: Clunch | Fabric: Persian Voyage, Jade Stone. A Laid back shade, Clunch offers a clean, neutral backdrop that allows the intricacy and jewel-like colours of Persian Voyage to really shine. I'm also going to have some of Tuula's artwork on the wall. It's personal, it's awesome and it gives me a glow when I walk in the room. Seek some artwork that is personal to you, not some generic artwork that has no flavour. And please no empty calories 'Love Life Laugh' nonsense.

 5. A steamer. Yes, this will be a room where all the clothes will leave in their best condition. You don't want to have to take clothes out and create a separate room for ironing etc. Imagine this to be your cutting room if you're a tailor. This is your studio where all your clothes come to rest, convalesce and be cared for before they leave for another event. 

6. Try and arrange the room so you can get natural light. You might need to think about Vlogging and taking pictures if you're a content creator. If you have the space, then try and arrange the room accordingly so you know where to stand that will get the best lighting for your photos and videos. Anticipate where a tripod might go, or extra lighting stands. I know, who knew life would be this complicated. 

Some extra quotes from the collaborations 

Joa Studholme, Farrow & Ball’s colour curator, said: “Each of our Archive colours is greatly treasured – many customers consider them hidden jewels, which makes them very appealing. Others take comfort in knowing that a favourite colour used to decorate one’s home years ago is still readily available today. Each one is as loved now as when it was first created.”

Genevieve Bennett, head of design interiors at Liberty, said: “All our collections are very colour-led so it was incredibly exciting to extend the Modern Collector range further with Farrow & Ball – another brand with a deep heritage and authority in colour – to curate an edit of 15 beautiful shades from their archive.

“Liberty pattern is intricate and eclectic; I always feel that heritage pattern really comes alive when used with solid colour. Pairing our iconic designs with exquisite paint colours such as these really gives the pattern space to breathe and sing. It has added another dimension to the collection and we are so looking forward to seeing them together within homes.”