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10 Rooms That Prove Eau de Nil is the New Neutral
Choose this sophisticated teal tint for discreet colour and quiet ambience
Grey might be the favoured neutral of many homeowners, but unassuming eau de nil has an allure all of its own. While the colour green is known for its calming qualities, this barely there blend of blue, green and grey is positively mesmeric.
French for “water of the Nile”, eau de nil slots easily into existing schemes. Choose the version of it you love best – between them, the different paint brands have quite a spectrum, ranging from almost grey to very green – and try it (in small doses) on upholstery, accessories, furniture or walls, then watch as atmospheric aqua lends a sense of balance.
Find interiors inspiration in these 10 tantalising rooms and discover how to incorporate eau de nil at home.
French for “water of the Nile”, eau de nil slots easily into existing schemes. Choose the version of it you love best – between them, the different paint brands have quite a spectrum, ranging from almost grey to very green – and try it (in small doses) on upholstery, accessories, furniture or walls, then watch as atmospheric aqua lends a sense of balance.
Find interiors inspiration in these 10 tantalising rooms and discover how to incorporate eau de nil at home.
Freshen up furniture
Subdued eau de nil velvet makes for a subtle but stylish statement on this midcentury sofa. Matching artwork lends pleasing continuity, while a bright blue rug and brightly coloured coffee table books add the fun factor to a backdrop of muted neutrals.
As eau de nil is a version of the tertiary colour blue-green, it sits well with other cool-hued shades, including primary blue and tertiary red-purple (or pink, to you and me).
Subdued eau de nil velvet makes for a subtle but stylish statement on this midcentury sofa. Matching artwork lends pleasing continuity, while a bright blue rug and brightly coloured coffee table books add the fun factor to a backdrop of muted neutrals.
As eau de nil is a version of the tertiary colour blue-green, it sits well with other cool-hued shades, including primary blue and tertiary red-purple (or pink, to you and me).
Tweak traditional tongue-and-groove
Tongue-and-groove panelling is a quick and effective way to give a new extension character. Instead of classic cream or on-trend grey, how about choosing enticing eau de nil for your kitchen-diner? It’s a contemporary colour with a hint of heritage, so should work for both modern and traditional schemes.
Tongue-and-groove panelling is a quick and effective way to give a new extension character. Instead of classic cream or on-trend grey, how about choosing enticing eau de nil for your kitchen-diner? It’s a contemporary colour with a hint of heritage, so should work for both modern and traditional schemes.
Try teal tiles
Glazed tiles in a watery hue make for an unusual twist on the classic metro. Effective downlighting beneath the wall cabinets emphasises their glassy iridescence, while the wooden worktop and pewter handles introduce a touch of rustic charm.
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Glazed tiles in a watery hue make for an unusual twist on the classic metro. Effective downlighting beneath the wall cabinets emphasises their glassy iridescence, while the wooden worktop and pewter handles introduce a touch of rustic charm.
Spruce up your exterior instead: check out 10 beautiful blue front doors
Opt for twin table lamps
Lighting is a simple and atmospheric way to imbue your home with fresh colour. These eau de nil lamp bases mirror the symmetrical styling of the rest of the space and are satisfyingly statuesque without being overly imposing.
Note, too, how the shade is picked up in the painting and cushions – this is a good way to anchor a scheme’s accent colour.
Lighting is a simple and atmospheric way to imbue your home with fresh colour. These eau de nil lamp bases mirror the symmetrical styling of the rest of the space and are satisfyingly statuesque without being overly imposing.
Note, too, how the shade is picked up in the painting and cushions – this is a good way to anchor a scheme’s accent colour.
Add poise with pendants
If you’re in the market for pendant lights instead of table lamps, milky green shades are an unusual and elegant choice.
These eye-catching Italian glass and brass pendants are a vintage design sourced by Lumfardo Luminaires, but you can find similar online.
If you’re in the market for pendant lights instead of table lamps, milky green shades are an unusual and elegant choice.
These eye-catching Italian glass and brass pendants are a vintage design sourced by Lumfardo Luminaires, but you can find similar online.
Get accommodating curtains
Luxurious drapes lend bedrooms a feeling of cosy seclusion. Pale eau de nil is soothing to the senses and combines well with neutrals – from cream to grey – as well as bright accents, such as these raspberry-coloured cushions.
See 11 essential elements for a calming bedroom
Luxurious drapes lend bedrooms a feeling of cosy seclusion. Pale eau de nil is soothing to the senses and combines well with neutrals – from cream to grey – as well as bright accents, such as these raspberry-coloured cushions.
See 11 essential elements for a calming bedroom
Take a tip on two-tone
Bored with your all-white kitchen? Give cabinets a colour boost with a lick of saturated eau de nil paint.
If space is at a premium, switch to using darker shades on base units only, while letting white wall cupboards recede into the background.
Bored with your all-white kitchen? Give cabinets a colour boost with a lick of saturated eau de nil paint.
If space is at a premium, switch to using darker shades on base units only, while letting white wall cupboards recede into the background.
Cheat chic with cushions
Bring dreamy green to the bedroom with patterned eau de nil cushions. These delicate crewelwork numbers set the tone for a peaceful night’s sleep, and also offer a cool complement to the warm wooden floor and furniture.
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Bring dreamy green to the bedroom with patterned eau de nil cushions. These delicate crewelwork numbers set the tone for a peaceful night’s sleep, and also offer a cool complement to the warm wooden floor and furniture.
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Give washed-out a whirl
Aqua shades are a natural fit for bathrooms, where a pale palette creates a clean feel. This glass splashback performs as a decorative piece, as well as protecting the area behind the basin from water damage.
A tiled splashback or painted feature wall in this shade could also work well in the bathroom.
Aqua shades are a natural fit for bathrooms, where a pale palette creates a clean feel. This glass splashback performs as a decorative piece, as well as protecting the area behind the basin from water damage.
A tiled splashback or painted feature wall in this shade could also work well in the bathroom.
Take a cue from this soothing living space, where cool hints of eau de nil enhance simple white walls and a sleek shelving system. The addition of a woven textured rug in natural jute softens the pale palette and avoids the scheme reading as cold.