# Farrow & Ball De Nimes Living Room Makeover A modern touch to a cottage-style living room. - **Source:** [Liz Marie Blog](https://brifing.si/source/b2c8e2f0-51d6-4bcd-bdc0-c0ffbffa594b) - **Published:** 2025-03-06 - **Topic:** [Design & UX](https://brifing.si/c/design) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/b65324ce-a3c3-492e-9aee-28593f569e65 ## Living Room Makeover We chose Farrow & Ball’s De Nimes color to refresh our cottage-style living room. However, for a lighter and personalized touch, we had it mixed 50% lighter. This gave our room a serene and inviting atmosphere. ## De Nimes Color Farrow & Ball describes De Nimes as a ‘quietly elegant blue.’ Inspired by the French city of Nîmes, it reflects the origin of ‘denim’ fabric. In our room, this soft blue-gray tone perfectly complements the cottage style. ## Color Tone Adjustments Adjusting color tones while repainting is a great method to personalize any color. We usually prefer tones that are 50% lighter or darker. This is an ideal option to balance color depth. ## Texture Layers We created a cozy feel by adding warm and natural textures to our living room. Linen curtains, rustic wooden pieces, and soft cream-colored furniture made this space perfect for relaxing and enjoying pleasant moments. ## Personalized Design Adjusting color tones while repainting is a great method to personalize any color. We usually prefer tones that are 50% lighter or darker. This is an ideal option to balance color depth. ## Result and Inspiration This renovation project added a modern and personalized touch to our living room. We hope this blog post inspires you and helps you find the perfect look for your own style. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.lizmarieblog.com/2025/03/how-farrow-ball-de-nimes-transformed-our-cozy-cottage-living-room/ — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._