@casacrank: Ad The unexpected RED theory… I’ve painted this hallway THREE times and I’ve never quite got it right… so this time I decided to stop fighting the fact it’s a small, dark space and lean into it instead 😂 So I tried the unexpected red theory. The idea behind it is that adding a red tone somewhere you wouldn’t necessarily expect it can make a space feel more considered and pulled together. It doesn’t have to be bright red either, deeper shades like burgundy, oxblood and rust can give the same effect while still feeling warm and full of depth. So rather than trying to make this hallway feel lighter for the fourth time, I went DARKER. I’ve never used @claybrookstudio paint before, but their colour range is absolutely gorgeous so I had to test it out. I went for the colour Oxblood. The pigmentation is SO deep and rich and the colour changes beautifully depending on the light. It’s made the hallway feel so much more intentional and has given the whole space a warmth and depth it was missing before. I used their flat matt emulsion and I’m honestly so impressed with the finish. I also went bold but classic with the tiles they are also from Claybrook they are the Kromatic range the light tiles: Canvas and dark tiles: Eclipse. They have that slightly imperfect, handcrafted look with subtle texture and irregular edges, which I LOVE because they add so much character without competing with everything else going on in the space. I think this might finally be the version of this hallway that sticks I just need to add the wallpaper so come back tomorrow for the full reveal! So… does the unexpected red theory work? I think it does ❤️ All links in my bio! Love Abbey x #hallwaymakeover #unexpectedredtheory #hallwaymakeover #paintcolourinspo #hallwayinspo

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Tuesday 29 September 2026 06:00:00 GMT