How to use paint to make your home feel more luxurious

As homeowners continue to seek interiors that feel personal yet luxurious, paint is one of the simplest and most cost-effective ways to make a home feel rich and sophisticated. From tonal palettes to colour-drenched walls, the right use of colour can transform everyday spaces into eye-catching sanctuaries.

Head of Creative at Earthborn, Cathryn Sanders, recommends her favourite colours and techniques that create depth, atmosphere and a sense of considered design:

Earthy Neutrals

“Hugely popular in 2026, consider warm, earthy neutrals like stone, clay, plaster and warm taupe. These offer a softer alternative to classic whites or cool grays, giving a room more structure and depth without it feeling cold or one-dimensional. They also sit beautifully alongside natural materials such as timber, linen, marble and stone, which are often associated with a more refined interior. Shades such as Crocky Road, Ragdoll and Donkey Ride help to unify walls, ceilings and woodwork, creating a serene atmosphere ideal for living rooms, bedrooms, and bathrooms.”

Jewel Tones

“Favoured for their richness and intensity, jewel tones introduce a natural drama, depth and refinement to interiors. Compared to brighter, bolder colours which can feel harsh and overwhelming, jewel colours are warmer and more inviting, without compromising on style. From a deep blue with inky undertones in a bathroom to the moody, ruby-inspired berry shades, colours like these work for an array of spaces as they introduce a comfortable and cocooning quality.”

Nature Inspired Greens

“Green remains one of the most popular and versatile colours in interiors. For many homeowners, it is an immediate link to the outdoors, adding an element of luxury to spaces as it helps rooms feel lush, fresher and more connected. Olive greens, deep forest tones and foliage-inspired shades work well to introduce depth and pair beautifully with wood, brass, stone and warmer whites. Shades such as Oliver Twig, Hobby Wood, Secret Room, Riverbank and Ragdoll offer a palette of different greens, each adding their own personality. A soft sage creates a quieter feel, while a rustic olive introduces a richness that works well on cabinetry and woodwork.”

Pinks with Depth

“Pink is no longer limited to soft, sugary shades. Pinks with grey, brown, lilac or red undertones bring warmth and a touch of luxury to spaces - and are now even seen as the ‘new neutral’ - working especially well in kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms when paired together tonally. As a multi-faceted shade, pink helps to soften hard surfaces whilst bringing warmth to cooler, darker rooms. From inviting pastels to deep berry colours, colours such as Thimble Lane, Delilah and Flora’s Tale can be used across walls, panelling, cabinetry or smaller painted details.”

Colour Drenching

“Colour drenching is often associated with high-end interiors because it creates a sense of intention. When the walls, ceiling and woodwork are painted in the same shade, it shows confidence in the colour choice and creates a stronger sense of atmosphere, whether you are using a rich shade, a warm neutral or a soft pink. It is a practical technique, but the result often feels more refined than a traditional wall-and-white-woodwork approach.”

Pricing

The Claypaint range is priced from £61.50 for 2.5L or £105.00 for 5L tin

The Lifestyle range is priced from £59.00 for 2.5L or £101.00 for 5L tin

The Eggshell No.17 range is priced from £33.00 for 750ml or £78.50 for 2.5L tin

Image Credits

1. Avery’s Sky

2. Crocky Road

3. Ragdoll

4. Lady Bug

5. Trumpet

6. Crocky Road, Cricket & Secret Room

7. Oliver Twig & Three Bears

8. Gosh Golly

9. Thimble Lane, Delilah, Can-Can, & Maybe Maggie

10. Three Bears & Avery’s Sky

11. Splashing