2024 is all about richer, warmer neutrals and Oxford Stone is the perfect red based neutral that can be a nicer alternative to yellow based neutrals.
Described as a pared back taupe, this is one of the most versatile neutrals that looks amazing in minimalist, rustic and modern interior schemes.
Get inspired with these different ways you use Oxford Stone Farrow and Ball in your home, and the best colours to pair with it.
11 Ways To Use Oxford Stone Farrow and Ball In Your Home
1.Pair With A Contrasting Dark Shade
Oxford Stone makes for the perfect neutral balancer against a darker shade on the woodwork in Joa’s home.
Joa said, “Using a softer tone like Oxford stone on the walls and much stronger Tanner’s Brown on the trim instantly makes the walls feel lighter by comparison, and the room feel bigger and more open, its a classic decorating trick”.
We love the addition of the red on the bed linen, it really creates warmth and further visual interest in the bedroom.
2. Cosy, Log Cabin Inspired Space
Oxford Stone provides a warm, rich depth that can help to create a really cosy, cocooning space.
Toby has the most gorgeous cottage that he has renovated with his partner. Adding panelling to the walls and painting in Oxford Stone adds a wonderful depth and character to the property. The wood cladding on the ceiling is in keeping with a neutral scheme that works really well with this F&B shade.
3. Embellish Your Scheme With Black Accents
A warm taupe like Oxford Stone is set off by black accents. In fact, no matter your colour scheme, I always recommend finishing a colour scheme with black. It will define and ground your colour scheme and brings a touch of modernity with it.
Focus on introducing a few well placed accents like the below image with a mirror, fireplace feature, tiles or decorative accessories.
4. Layer With Earthy Tones
If you like earthy, rustic schemes, take note from the below beautiful bedroom.
Pivot Oxford Stone as a feature wall within the space and layer with earthy colours for a textured and warm colour scheme. Oxford Stone works well with greens, browns, creams, whites and gold accents.
Plus, another example of how black accents can tie your room together.
5. Create A Panelled Feature Wall
If you’re using Oxford Stone on all your walls, introduce a feature wall on your bed wall to add further character to the space.
A popular way to achieve this is with panelling. Whether you choose shaker style panelling as shown below, tongue and groove or single slats, it will add depth to an otherwise empty wall.
6. Lift A Room With Oxford Stone
If you opt for half wall panelling, a popular way to separate colour is to add bright white to the upper half to draw the eye up.
Flip things round and use Oxford Stone on the upper half, it brings warmth and depth and will work the same way in drawing the eye up. If you choose to do something similar, I would recommend painting the ceiling in Oxford Stone too for a seamless look. It will make the room feel cosier too.
7. Create A Beige and Black Bedroom Scheme
There’s nothing more timeless than a beige and black bedroom scheme, even more so as we move through 2024. Warmer, richer beiges and taupes are in, and Oxford Stone looks stunning in the image shown below.
Work those black accents into your colour scheme, making sure they don’t dominate the beige tones in the room.
8. Elevate The Space With Bright White
Adding colour separation with half wall panelling is an easy way to add two different colours to a room.
Use bright white on the upper half, this clever decorating trick will draw the eye up and give the illusion of a bigger space. Use the same white over the ceiling too for maximum impact as you step through the door.
9. Be On-trend With Brown
Brown is the colour of 2024, it’s rich, warm and creates a really cosy setting. As a pared back taupe, Oxford Stone is the perfect neutral contrast for brown.
Again, use brown as an accent colour in the space, generally you want a 60/40 split of colours if you are only planning on using two in a room. Layer with brown and use differing shades to create that depth and texture. Think furniture, throws, cushions and decorative accessories. Sausage dogs work too 😉
10. The Perfect North Facing Room Colour
How pretty and delicate does this room look? Oxford Stone has been used on the walls for warmth here with Dimity by Farrow and Ball on the ceiling to brighten the room.
Because Oxford Stone is a red based neutral it’s a versatile colour no matter the orientation of your space as it helps to counteract blue light associated with North facing rooms.
11. Green Brings A Sumptuous Feel To Oxford Stone
Oxford Stone provides the perfect neutral foundation to introduce colour. Bring a pop of colour to the space with a warm grey, it creates the basis of sumptuous colour scheme and works well in living rooms and bedrooms.
If you want to elevate your walls further, add traditional wainscoting panelling. This style is perfect for period and high ceilinged properties.
Have any other questions about Oxford Stone and what colours to pair it with? Leave me a comment below and I’ll come straight back!
