How to style Farrow & Ball De Nimes No.299
- Rick von UrbanDesingLiving
- 8. Dez. 2025
- 3 Min. Lesezeit
De Nimes No.299 is one of those colours that instantly makes a room feel grown up. It sits somewhere between blue and grey, with a soft, slightly dusty look that feels calm but also a bit dramatic. Think of a favourite pair of perfectly worn jeans, translated into wall paint.
Six ideas that show how versatile De Nimes can be – from classic city apartments to modern open plan spaces.
What makes De Nimes special
De Nimes changes gently with the light. In bright rooms it feels fresh and airy, in the evening it turns deeper and more cocooning. It works well if you like a minimal look but still want colour on the wall.
De Nimes loves:
Warm oak and herringbone floors
Soft neutral sofas in beige, stone or greige
Black details in lamps, frames and chair bases
Warm metals like brass or dark bronze
White ceilings and trim to keep everything crisp
6 ways to use De Nimes at home
1. Paris living room with Eames Lounge Chair
Here De Nimes covers one main wall behind an Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Charles and Ray Eames, plus a low white sideboard. The colour makes the walnut shell and black leather feel richer, while the PH style pendant and Akari like paper floor lamp keep the room light. This combo is perfect if you want one strong design corner in an otherwise calm space.
2. Quiet bedroom with String shelf
In the bedroom De Nimes wraps the bed wall. A simple upholstered bed, oak bedside tables and slim black lamps keep the look minimal. A String shelving system and a classic Wishbone style chair in oak bring storage and warmth. The blue grey backdrop lets the pale bedding and light wood stand out without feeling busy.
3. City view dining with Tulip table
In the open plan flat a small De Nimes wall zones the dining area. In front you have a white Tulip table by Eero Saarinen with Panton chairs and an Arco floor lamp reaching over the group. The soft blue frames the city view and stops all the white pieces from blending into the windows.
4. Reading corner with a leather lounge classic
This corner uses De Nimes as a backdrop for a low leather chair in the spirit of the Barcelona Chair, plus a slim brass floor lamp and a USM Haller side table. On top sits an Atollo table lamp by Vico Magistretti, which glows softly against the blue wall. The mix of worn leather, glossy metal and chalky paint gives a very grown up lounge feeling.
5. Kitchen and dining with Eames chairs
In the kitchen De Nimes runs along the back wall with a floating shelf system. A solid oak table and Eames Plastic Chairs in a blue tone close to the wall colour sit on a light rug. The big sculptural pendant above the island adds a bit of drama. Here the trick is tone on tone: different blues with lots of white and natural wood so the room still feels fresh.
6. Evening living room with Atollo lamps
The last space shows De Nimes at night. Several mushroom like Atollo lamps sit on low side tables around a deep sectional sofa and a velvet lounge sofa. The blue wall becomes almost inky in this light and turns the room into a cosy cinema. If you love soft, indirect lighting, De Nimes gives the perfect backdrop for it.
Easy combinations with De Nimes
If you want to try De Nimes No.299 at home, these pairings are very safe:
Walls: De Nimes
Ceiling and trim: warm white (not too bright)
Sofa: beige, sand or light grey
Wood: oak, ash or light walnut
Metals: brushed brass, black steel, dark bronze
Textiles: linen, bouclé, wool in neutrals plus a little rust, camel or deep blue
Final thoughts
De Nimes is ideal if you like colour but do not want anything loud. It works in old buildings with stucco just as well as in new builds with concrete floors. Add a few design classics – an Eames chair, a sculptural pendant or a favourite lamp – and let this blue-grey shade do the rest.
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