I got the inside scoop on the best Farrow & Ball shades to use in a utility room – no matter the size

The best utility rooms all have one thing in common - a beautiful colour scheme. Despite being hidden off the side of a kitchen or the back of a house, your utility room colour scheme deserves to be just as thoughtfully considered as the rest of your home, and these Farrow & Ball shades are the best place to start.

The heritage paint brand has created palettes with an instantly identifiable quality, in turn creating a high-end design that exudes elegance - even if it is a small and function-first space. While utility room ideas put practicality before anything else, choosing a scheme you love will bring joy to these everyday laundry and cleaning tasks.

So which Farrow & Ball shades work best in a utility room? These three popular colours will feed on beautifully from your kitchen for a chic space that inspires productivity.

1. French Gray

Grey kitchens appear to have gone down in popularity over the last few years in favour of warm-toned neutrals, but French Gray by Farrow & Ball is the exception. It's really more green than grey, making it perfect for a utility room that is close to the garden as it helps to link the two together.

'Utility rooms deserve the same thought as kitchens or living spaces - with the right palette, they become beautiful, characterful rooms you actually enjoy spending time in,' explains Melissa Hutley, Interior Designer & Co-Founder of Hutley & Humm.

'Choosing the right paint colour can completely transform how this hardworking room feels day to day. French Gray is a favourite for its soft, sage-tinged neutrality - calm, timeless, and quietly uplifting, especially in spaces with little natural light.'

2. Green Smoke

As utility rooms are such a small area, they can benefit from a moodier colour scheme that draws the room inwards.

'Green Smoke is ideal for achieving that cosy ‘cottage’ or ‘farmhouse’ look that has become a popular trend in kitchens,' explains Michael Bolland, managing director at The Paint Shed.

'Its calming colour helps soften the stresses of a busy kitchen, making the heart of the home feel grounded and safe. From a practical perspective, Green Smoke is available in a range of finishes suited to kitchen spaces. The Dead Flat formula, for instance, is washable, wipeable, and scuff-resistant, making it perfect for withstanding the demands of daily kitchen life.'

2. Sulking Room Pink

Pink kitchens became a big trend a few years ago, and I still can't get enough of them. While I believe pale pink is essentially a neutral, it's understandable that others might feel differently about decking their kitchen out in this hue.

Instead, a utility room is the perfect place to experiment with a more playful shade. Pale pink is the ultimate choice as it adds personality while still opening up the room and adding light - and Farrow & Ball's Sulking Room Pink is the way forward.

Sulking Room Pink is a slightly more 'grown-up' shade of pink. It's a muted rose with lots of warmth, making your utility a comforting space to enter.

A utility room is a great opportunity to experiment with a different colour scheme, but if you want to coordinate with your cooking area, take a look at the best Farrow & Ball shades for a kitchen to inspire your new look.