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Beautiful new neutral shades

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By Laura Vinden

published 22 February 2012

Freshen up your home this spring with one of the beautiful colours in Laura Ashley's new range of neutral paints. Available in four shades: Pale Ivory, Pale Biscuit, Dove Grey and Sable, the new colours compliment the existing paint range and co-ordinate with fabrics and wallpaper from Laura Ashley.

Environmental friendly and manufactured in the UK, each is priced at £26 for 2.5L of matt emulsion.
To view the paint collection, visit lauraashley.com

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