Find your Hampton’s style with Porter’s Paints

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24 September 2021

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A soft and subtle Hampton’s style by Porter’s Paints pairs perfect whites with soft grey-blues and wood washes. Porter's Paints show us how with two Hampton's inspired mood boards.

Find your Hampton's style with Porter's Paints

The smartness and quietness of a true Hampton’s scheme dictates the choice of the perfect white.

Porter’s Paints Eggshell finish in ‘Irish Linen’ in our first scheme provides that intense matt colour saturation and perfect neutral creaminess, with just the right touch of umber to slightly warm it through. Perfect for trims & panels in Aqua Satin or Gloss Enamel too.


While nautical navy and white are often used, here the beautiful grey-blue/green softness of ‘Highlands Grey’ paired with ‘Irish Linen’ gives unique depth, moodiness and sophistication.

Accent with the softest of whisper blues such as ‘Snow Patrol’ shown in Lime Wash or be daring as in our scheme where we have used a beautiful soft coral ‘Pashmina’ in Interno.

Applying Porter’s Wood Wash across your natural wood floors and walls in ‘Silver Birch’ completes the picture tying the heather and sand colours inherent in the Herringbone sisal rug completing this Hampton’s retreat.

Porter's Paints, for the most beautiful room in your home

The Hampton’s style has been described as English refined glamour combined with American energy. Essential elements of this discerning style, combine symmetry of layout and decor, quiet colours of the sand and sea, all the while yielding a timeless, yet constrained elegant informality.


The natural matt qualities of Porter’s paints Eggshell showcased in ’Hampton’s Blue’ above acts as an anchor in this scheme. This is a subdued blue, on the cusp of green. Created with umber undertones to create complexity and depth. We then use the accent colour ‘Country Road’, an upmarket sand colour – replicated in the paisley and nautical striped fabrics, sisal carpet textures and washed wood tones.

Wall panels and wainscoting as shown here on the walls are elements often seen in Hampton’s homes to add interest without interfering with the overall calmness.

Wood Wash in 'Heath' can be used internally on natural timber, exuding carefree beach vibes.

Finally, turning to the exterior, Palm Beach Black Porter’s elegant water-based stain, smartens any abode, whilst opening up the space and adding continuity to your home.

Innovation, an eye for design and a commitment to quality have all played a part in the development of the Porter’s Paints range of paints and finishes. From modern interior and exterior wall paints to speciality decorative finishes and many more. 

Find your perfect colour at porterspaints.com or call 0800 672 468 for stockists and samples. 

Anoushka Haskell is available for product and colour consultations for projects of all sizes, to book a consultation contact enquiries@porterspaintsnz.co.nz.

Highlands Grey in Eggshell Acrylic by Porter's Paints
Highlands Grey in Eggshell Acrylic by Porter's Paints
Hampton's Blue in Eggshell Acrylic by Porter's Paints
Hampton's Blue in Eggshell Acrylic by Porter's Paints