Georgian décor is all about subtle shades – popular wall paint colours include off-whites, greys, pale blues and greens, including the stunning ‘eau-de-nil’ shade of pale green. Fans of richer colours can experiment with deep blues and indigos, which also fall into the palette of the design style, or warmer shades such as muted pinks and yellows.

Soft pastels like pale blue, dusty pink, and delicate green create a serene and inviting atmosphere in Georgian rooms. These hues are often complemented by neutral shades such as cream, ivory, and light gray to enhance the sense of light and space.

You can never go wrong with classic, subtle colour schemes such as shades of white, soft greens and duck egg blues as your colour palette when creating your Georgian inspired space, choosing brighter tones as highlights will further amplify the desired bright light in the room.

Colours from the Georgian period were actually very toned down. Walls tended to be painted in subtle shades such as olive, pale blue, greys, off whites and a very specific colour called ‘eau-de-nil’. Later in the Georgian period, other subtle shades such as muted yellows, reds pins, pinks, indigos and deep blue’s were introduced.

Use bold, rich colours in your living room to evoke the luxurious feel of Georgian interiors. Muted, warm shades of blue, grey, or cream can be used as a background, and bolder colours like burgundy, emerald green, or navy can be incorporated through furnishings and accessories.