A Re:mix transformation with @squid_and_goose

From her joyful pink and green utility space to her bold Basalt kitchen, @squid_and_goose’s home is a vibrant celebration of colour.

We spoke to Kirsty to explore the inspiration behind her fresh and uplifting hallway, which uses Pea Green alongside Slaked Lime – Mid in our upcycled Re:mix finish…

What Little Greene colours do you have in your home?

I have so many! The utility was the start of my DIY journey. I’d never painted before, but I didn’t hold back! I went for bright pink and green with Angie and Hopper. My hallway is painted in Pea Green and Re:mix Slaked Lime – Mid. The nursery is in Loft White and Tabernacle.

I always get asked about my kitchen and bifold doors. I painted our brown bifold doors in Jack Black and it totally transformed them for an affordable, faux crittal look. I also painted our gloss white kitchen in Basalt and it’s like having a totally different kitchen!

What is your favourite thing about Re:mix?

I am so impressed by Re:mix. I love the colours, but I think upcycling old paint to create something bespoke is just fantastic.

As a wildlife documentary maker, I see first-hand what waste and thoughtless use of products is doing to our environment, and I’m always looking for ways to reduce waste in my décor. Using recycled paints which also still deliver on quality is an absolute no brainer for me!

How did you decide on the colour scheme for your hallway?

I love green! I’d used it in a couple of my other Little Greene projects so it’s a colour I always come back to. Pairing it with the Slaked Lime – Mid has created such a light, fresh palette which was really important to me, as the hallway was so dark and gloomy before.

I wanted to do something a bit different, and so I decided to paint the doors and trims in a different colour. I knew the Pea Green would just pop against the white and make a real feature which is what I was after.

How important was it to incorporate details such as the woodwork and chimney breast to create a cohesive, characterful space?

It was the driving factor in my design plans. I could have just painted the doors the same colour as the walls and gone for a traditional look, but I wanted this area to feel different and have an impact, as it’s the first thing you see when you walk in the house. I’ve always hated the red of the brick chimney so white washing it has made a huge difference – it’s part of the space now rather than dominating it.

I’m always looking for a slightly different angle when decorating. People often just paint doors in the same colour as the walls but, by having colourful, contrasting doors and continuing this into the rest of the woodwork, I felt like it gave the room some real interest and a sense of fun too!

The fireplace was my nemesis and I’d even considered taking it out before. But now it’s painted and much brighter, the brickwork gives texture to the room and the Slaked Lime – Mid means it no longer dominates.

Do you have any top tips when it comes to using colour?

I’m a total novice, so if I can do it, it means anyone can! I would say don’t be scared to use colour. Always do a tester in the room you’re painting in. You need to see it in context and in the light of that room to know how you’re going to feel about it. Do test patches on the walls so you can see what it really looks like in different lights and then just go for it!

And make sure you use colours you really love – who cares what anyone else thinks. You’re the one who is going to live with it!

What projects do you have coming up?

I’ve been contemplating whether I could paint our family bathroom. It’s the last room to tackle in the house and it’s a horrible brown that I inherited and tiled floor to ceiling. I painted our gloss kitchen which felt like a brave move and now I’ve done that I’m wondering if I could paint our bathroom tiles. At some point I’d love to try painting something in orange!

You can see more of Kirsty's renovation projects using Little Greene paint on her interiors account, @squid_and_goose

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