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Creating a scheme for every mood with Ruth

Creating a scheme for every mood with Ruth

June 4th, 2025

Little Greene

Our collaboration with Jo Malone London inspires you to combine colour, pattern and fragrance for an elegantly coordinated space.

Together, we have created a limited-edition collection of five much-loved candles from Jo Malone London’s library of scents, designed to complement certain atmospheres within the home.

Our Creative Director, Ruth, has created a selection of beautiful, harmonious schemes, inspired by the collection. Discover which shades from our palette work perfectly in combination with each fragrance, helping you evoke just the right mood in every room of your home…

Ruth Mottershead holding a colour card and smiling in front of a green floral wallpapered wall (Briar Rose - Green Verditer).

Comforting & Relaxing Spaces

“We’ve picked our lovely Masquerade to create a comforting and relaxing mood. Masquerade is an elegant soft pink – it has a peachy element, but it’s not too sweet. This means it’s perfect for any area in the home where you want to draw warmth in – especially north-facing rooms.

To create a comforting and relaxing scheme, I would introduce Julie’s Dream which has a subtle pink undertone, making it a great alternative to a bright white. For a little bit of punch, why not add in Olive Colour. This rich, inviting green has an earthy feel and a slight yellow undertone, so it feels beautiful and warm. For a wallpaper, you can tie this in with Spring Flowers in the Garden colourway – which features on the packaging.”

For a complementary Jo Malone London fragrance, try the Pomegranate Noir candle.

Discover more inspiration with our guide to creating a cosy atmosphere in your home.

Create a sanctuary of comfort…

Sensual & Warming Interiors

“For a sensual and warming mood, we picked Light Peachblossom. This wonderful soft pink has a touch of blue to it, so in some spaces it does appear slightly purple, creating an alluring lilac hue. In a north-facing space, you could even use Light Peachblossom as a neutral. As it has a touch of red oxide, it will create a warm, cocooning environment.

In a scheme, I would introduce China Clay – Mid on the ceiling or woodwork. This gentle off-white has a warm pink undertone, so it complements Light Peachblossom well. Or for something a little bit more intense, you could add in Chocolate Colour. Pair this scheme with Little Greene wallpaper Massingberd Blossom – Grey, which is what we’ve used on the packaging, and you’ll create a fantastic, sensual and warming interior.”

Accompany your scheme with the Myrrh & Tonka scented candle from Jo Malone London.

Explore our guide to using warm neutral shades to bring cosiness to your home.

Introduce a feeling of warmth…

Joyful & Inviting Homes

“For a truly inviting space, consider Silent White – Deep, which is a delightful soft neutral. Soothing and serene, it has gentle yellow undertones which really bring a sense of joy to a space. You can easily pair Silent White – Deep with related hues from the Silent White family for a relaxed, harmonious neutral scheme.

Alternatively, consider adding a touch of warmth with Citrine. This vibrant green is a little bit bolder, but its yellow undertones mean it beautifully complements Silent White – Deep. For another coordinating shade, our sumptuous deep teal, Harley Green, works well. Incorporate our Great Ormond – Tropical wallpaper for the perfect joyful and inviting combination!”

Enhance a joyful & inviting interior with Jo Malone London’s English Pear & Freesia candle.

Invite joy within your home…

Tranquil & Unwinding Spaces

“For a tranquil and unwinding mood, we have picked our beautiful Bone China Blue. What is lovely about this restful blue is it’s a mid-tone shade, so it instantly brings a calming feel to a space – elegant, soft and gentle. You could tie this with Silent White, which has a yellow undertones for added warmth. This is an inviting, soft pairing that soothes the atmosphere of a room, achieving a sense of peace and sanctuary.

If you want to add depth and character, consider Etruria. This is a bolder tone, so it is certainly an accent colour. But because of its muted undertones, it also feels quite subdued and tranquil. Add in a wallpaper with Ditsy Block in Bone China Blue for a scheme that has a hint of warm yellow, whilst maintaining a tranquil and unwinding ambience.”

To pair this scheme with a scented candle, use the Lavender & Moonflower candle from Jo Malone London.

Embrace an atmosphere of calm…

Fresh & Energising Atmosphere

“To create a fresh and energising mood, we picked our cool and calm silvery green, Salix. This shade is very soft and gentle, but because it is such a clean green, it brings a boost of energy to a space. I would tie this refreshing green with our mineral white, Slaked Lime. It’s highly versatile, and the subtle green undertones deliver a beautiful, complementary pairing

To enhance the energy of this scheme, you could include an accent of Hellebore – an attractive bright pink with real character. You can also introduce the wallpaper from the candle packaging, which is Briar Rose in Salix, for a fresh and energising scheme where all the elements complement each other perfectly.”

Explore Jo Malone London’s Lime Basil & Mandarin fragrance, as the perfect partner to this scheme.