Dark cottage
Aubergine or forest green, wood and lamplight.

TodayIn HeddaIn other rooms
What changes
- Walls painted deep oxblood
- Yellow cover swapped for beige linen
- Burgundy throw and green cushion added
- Matching table lamps added both sides
The rest stays: the room, the windows and everything fixed.
The colour
Oxblood
NCS S 6030-Y90RWallsTake the NCS code to the paint shop and ask for a tester. Colours on screen are approximate.
Tips before you paint
Dare to go dark
A deep aubergine or forest green makes the room feel less big but far cosier, especially in the evening.
Many small lights
Table lamps, floor lamps and candles give the dark its glow. Avoid relying on one bright ceiling light.
Soft materials
Velvet, wool and a patterned rug make the dark feel warm rather than cold.
See it in your own home
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