Designer Paint
We offer a wide range of designer paint from some of the biggest and best designer paint brands on the market. Browse through our collection of designer paint from; Farrow and Ball, Little Greene, Paint and Paper Library, Craig and Rose, Benjamin Moore and Dulux Heritage. All of our designer paints are available in a wide range of colours and finishes with sample pots on offer to help you find the perfect shade.
Designer Paints FAQs
Designer paints are often known for their signature colour palettes and variety of finishes.
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Well known, trusted brand & desirable colours: Perfect for any room in your home or commercial space
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Vibrant, true-to-life colour: Premium pigments ensure richer, longer-lasting colours.
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Chalky matt finishes: A variety of designer paints offer a chalky, matt finish which can amplify the depth of colour.
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Low odour and low VOC options: Safer and more comfortable for indoor spaces.
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Curated palettes: Designer collections offer on-trend colours that complement any interior.
We offer everything from heritage shades to bold modern colours, many of which are available in sample pots. This allows you to test our products in your own space before committing to a whole pot. This is especially helpful when you’re comparing similar greys or looking for that perfect shade of pink for a nursery.
Yes. Designer paint usually offers higher pigmentation and great coverage, which often means fewer coats and a more consistent finish. Opting for a more durable finish like Farrow & Ball Dead Flat or Little Greene Intelligent Matt offers more durable properties so can be wiped or washed clean without compromising your colour and finish.Â
Designer paint focuses on curated colour palettes and finish consistency, while trade paint prioritises durability, efficiency and value for larger projects. Where designer paints are often more aesthetically focused with colour being their key selling point, trade paints tend to feature more specialised formulas to address common day-to-day challenges like scrubbability, ideal for high condensation areas to minimise mould, opacity, durability, UV exposure, faster drying times and more. If you would like a designer paint colour mixed into a trade paint finish that's no problem, simply opt for one of our colour-match paints and we can mix to your chosen designer shade in a trade finish. Learn more about our paint colour matching.Â
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We stock a curated collection of designer paint for walls, ceilings and various other interior and exterior surfaces.Â
Farrow & Ball
Known for its signature palette and richly pigmented formulas, Farrow & Ball offers handcrafted, eco-friendly paint with exceptional depth. These water-based interior formulas are low-VOC, making them fast-drying and highly suitable for interior surfaces. View our most popular Farrow & Ball colours for some interior or exterior inspiration.Â
This brand offers 3 key ranges, which include:Â
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Estate & Modern Emulsion: Scrubbable and wipeable quick-drying formulas with a flat matt to low-sheen finish. These water-based formulas are mould-resistant and low-VOC, making them child-safe
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Estate & Modern Eggshell: Mid-sheen formulas ideal for interior wood and metal, with Modern Eggshell providing greater durability on high-use surfaces like doors, trim or cabinetry.
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Dead Flat: A new durable formula, the All-New Dead Flat is scuff-resistant and scrubbable making it perfect for busy areas of the home like hallways, staircases and living areas. It is multi-surface, meaning it can be used on interior walls, woodwork and metal - including radiators.
Paired with their specialised primers and undercoats, the Farrow & Ball system delivers exceptional, long-lasting finishes in a variety of beautiful colours.
Dulux Heritage
Blending historical inspiration with modern performance, Dulux Heritage is a strong option for period properties and unique spaces like galleries. This low-odour, high-opacity paint range is designed for smooth application in lived-in spaces.
Dulux Heritage provides two key formulas:Â
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Dulux Heritage Velvet Matt: Available in ready-mixed True White and tinted colours, this water-based paint is designed for interior walls and ceilings. This luxurious, washable matt emulsion cures to a beautiful soft-to-the-touch finish.
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Dulux Heritage Eggshell: Available in white and tinted eggshell, this non-yellowing formula is well-suited for use on wood and metal. Delivering a soft-sheen, high-opacity finish, this water-based paint features excellent flow and levelling properties.
Benjamin Moore
This American brand delivers outstanding coverage and durable, high-quality finishes across a range of specialised formulations. Benjamin Moore paints are ideal for busy family rooms, high-traffic hallways and trim. Many of the finishes are low-VOC or low-odour and washable once fully cured.
Key interior ranges offered by Benjamin Moore include:
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Benjamin Moore Scuff-X: Low-maintenance, hard-wearing formulas designed to resist scuffs and marks, helping surfaces stand up to everyday wear in busy interior areas.
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Benjamin Moore Aura Interior Matt: A scrubbable, wipeable and washable finish formulated with Colour Lock® technology for superior colour depth on interior wood and metal. This mildew and stain-resistant finish is self-priming and self-levelling, ensuring easy application.
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Benjamin Moore Ben Interior Matt:This water-based acrylic matt paint offers extended open time and is scuff and spatter-resistant. The hard-wearing interior formula dries to a matt sheen and performs well on interior wood, metal and ceilings.
Little Greene
The Little Greene paint company produces environmentally conscious paints with elegant colour families. You can use this paint on walls, woodwork and trim. Most formulations are water-based, fast-drying and low-VOC, making them child-safe.Â
Popular choices from Little Greene include:
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Little Greene Intelligent Range: A true multi-surface paint available in diverse finishes. This range features Ground-breaking Intelligent Gripâ„¢ technology, allowing you to prime and paint almost any surface from one tin, reducing prep time and extensive surface preparation.
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Little Green Tinted Sample Pots: With a vast range of unique colours on offer, landing on the perfect one can be a challenge. Our Little Greene sample pots allow you to test how the colour and finish perform before committing to a full can.
Craig and Rose
With roots dating back to 1829, Craig and Rose offer artisan colours and classic tones in high-performance formulations. Our Craig and Rose paint range features diverse low-sheen, decorative style finishes, allowing you true creative freedom on interior jobs.
Their key product ranges include:
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Craig & Rose 1829: A water-based selection of vintage interior colours designed for low-contact areas. Paired with the 1892 All Purpose Undercoat, this range includes a soft, ultra-matt chalky emulsion or high-gloss finish.Â
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Craig & Rose Artisan Decorative Paints: An exciting range of stone, metal and chalk-effect paints and glazes that add depth and character to any work.
Paint and Paper Library
Designed with architects and interior designers in mind, the Paint and Paper Library range offers a refined colour palette with over 180 unique shades. Available in five different finishes, this range is suitable for interior and exterior use.Â
Their popular ranges include:
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Paint and Paper Library Architects: Scrubbable, water-based, low-VOC formulas suitable for multiple surfaces when paired with the Architects All-Surface Primer. Available in matt, eggshell, gloss and satinwood finishes and a vast selection of unique shades.Â
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Pure Flat Emulsion: A low-VOC interior chalky matt emulsion with a 2% sheen level. Touch-dry in just one hour, this paint is suitable for metal, walls and woodwork in low-traffic rooms, especially period properties.
Shop our high-quality range of premium paints and colours today or find design inspiration on our Instagram page.
No! Most of the designer paint brands we stock have an eggshell option which is suitable for interior woodwork. Plus, some finishes are multi-surface meaning you can colour drench and use the same finish on your walls as well as interior metal and wood, so you can colour drench your walls down to your radiators and skirting boards!Â
The Paint Shed aims to make it easier, quicker, fairer and simpler to buy trade-quality and designer paints at competitive prices. We are trusted by DIYers, professional painters and decorators alike for our diverse range of quality trade brands and straightforward, product-specific advice.
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