Farrow & Ball is Officially a B Corp™! Plus Eco and Health Standards

We’re so excited to announce that 2024 brings Farrow & Ball to Certified B Corporation™ status! While F&B has been an industry lead for some time, it’s fantastic to be officially certified. What does it mean to be a Certified B Corp?

“B Corp Certification is a designation that a business is meeting high standards of verified performance, accountability, and transparency on factors from employee benefits and charitable giving to supply chain practices and input materials. In order to achieve certification, a company must:

-Demonstrate high social and environmental performance by achieving a B Impact Assessment score of 80 or above and passing our risk review. Multinational corporations must also meet baseline requirement standards.

-Make a legal commitment by changing their corporate governance structure to be accountable to all stakeholders, not just shareholders, and achieve benefit corporation status if available in their jurisdiction.

-Exhibit transparency by allowing information about their performance measured against B Lab’s standards to be publicly available on their B Corp profile on B Lab’s website.”

~Courtesy of B Corporation’s website— official 2024 definition

Just some key elements that stand out about F&B as a B Corp:

• Now, all of their Emulsion paints are classed as Trace VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) which is the lowest rating currently possible. The remaining paints in their range are classed as Minimal or Low VOC, but in many cases go far beyond the requirement for inclusion in those categories.

• Farrow & Ball has long-standing relationships with suppliers who share their ethos, and they work with them to ensure that every single one of their ingredients, including their range of pigments, is responsibly sourced and not created or sourced as a result of exploitation.

• As is normal practice within the industry, Farrow & Ball doesn’t test any of their paint on animals – they never have, and they never will, so you can always rest assured that you’re painting your home with a proudly cruelty-free product. All commonly available finishes contain no animal-derived ingredients.

• They partner with local community and environmental groups, and focus on fair pay and accessibility with their Employee Assistance Program.

• Farrow & Ball has been successfully lowering their carbon footprint over the years, and hasn’t stopped yet.

Discover 'Carte Blanche' Collection Paints + Wallpapers by Christopher John Rogers x Farrow and Ball

‘Carte Blanche’ is a stunning capsule collection of colors and wallpapers, as a collaboration between amazing designer Christopher John Rogers and Farrow & Ball. We’re feeling refreshed and grounded with these 12 new colors and 3 wallpaper patterns, and are SO excited to share them with you!

Au Lait: a soft white that is inspired by the chicory coffee popular in New Orleans, often served with steamed milk.

Blue Maize: a deep blue inspired by the unique hue of corn popular in Mexico and the Southern States.

Cardamom: a rich brown inspired by the warming, versatile spice used in dishes around the world.

Hog Plum: a pale but intense yellow reminiscent of the sweet and sour fruit found across Central America and the Southern States.

Liquorice: a warm, rich deep black is that of the classic sweet created using the root of the plant from which it takes its name.

Lobster: a vibrant, lively blue that takes its name from the popular Louisiana catch.

Pea Flower Tea: a vivid true blue, this shade is named after the brightly coloured drink created by infusing petals from butterfly pea flowers.

Raw Tomatillo: a joyful and verdant green inspired by the fried green tomatoes made by a beloved grandmother.

Roasted Macadamia: a warm, stony neutral that’s a favorite among The Squirrels, this soft neutral is named after the nut of a similar shade.

Romesco: a rich, brilliant red evocative of the classic Spanish sauce, which also doubles as a favourite makeup shade.

Sardine: a silver blue that takes its name from a favourite afternoon snack of a much loved grandfather.

Shallot: a cheerful pink that takes its name from a sweeter member of the allium family widely used in Cajun cuisine.

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Christopher John Rogers is a renowned designer that’s famous for his rainbow-hued clothing. “Born and raised in Louisiana, Christopher was enamored by art from a young age, finding inspiration in everything from Ellsworth Kelly to the costumes of comic book characters and even airport décor. Exploring the space between pragmatism and glamour, his designs emphasize quality, timelessness and declaring your sense of self.”

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Check (wallpaper pattern): bold, Bauhaus-inspired Check pays homage to the innovative work of Anni Albers, the celebrated textiles artist— the geometric, mixed scale design feels both contemporary and classic, transforming your walls into a true work of art.

Dot (wallpaper pattern): this playful pattern celebrates one of Christopher John Rogers’ iconic designs— Graphic, graduated Dot brings energy and joy to your space, while the traditional flatbed printing method creates unique texture and tantalising depth.

Stripe (wallpaper pattern): a fresh take on a true classic, Stripe brings added interest to one of our most enduringly popular designs— with a wide, statement stripe, this pattern is effortlessly versatile and can be hung in four different ways to create the look you love (and can be hung both ways for either vertical or horizontal looks).

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Visit us to learn more about this fabulous collection, and to sample and shop paint and wallpaper patterns! Please note that samples for all Carte Blanche colors are available only in large single-sheet swatches to purchase (no sample pots). All paint colors are available in most Farrow & Ball finishes (*exceptions currently are Exterior Eggshell + Masonry, however Full Gloss is available for any exterior notes).

Our Visit + Conversation with Farrow and Ball!

So Farrow & Ball paid us a visit in May this year, and we had a lovely conversation with them about using paint and color, and working with sustainable products. We had a blast and are thrilled to share their writeup about it all!