Farrow & Ball Color of the Year 2021: Preference Red

A deep and rich red for any bold statement.
Mary Fitzgerald,

Farrow & Ball’s color palette for 2021 includes down-to-earth, friendly and relatable shades. The warm tone of Preference Red provides a soothing and welcoming sanctuary. To illustrate the Farrow & Ball Preference Red, we have rolled out rugs in the winning shade.

Color Of The Year 2021 Red

Silk Threads

Ayla Garnet, from Stark’s Sapphire Collection, is woven in bamboo silk, Lurex and wool, and features an intricate linear pattern with gold metallic threads.

Preference Red Farrow Ball

Flower Decor

Spring Bloom, from the Orley Shabahang Art Nouveau collection, is hand-knotted in handspun, organic dyed, Persian wool in a Cheshmeh weave.

Preference Red Color Of The Year

The Red Dimension

Merida’s Vasari-Orchil is a modern translation of an ancient design motif. The layered construction adds a subtle dimension in 100-percent wool.

Vintage Silk Rug

Sublime Colors

Casting a beautiful silky sheen, the Vintage Wash silk rug from Rosemary Hallgarten is customizable, shown here in Grape.

The print version of this article appears with the headline: The Big Reveal.
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This article appears in the February 2021 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).