Colour Drenching My Home: Bold Dark Tones in My London House Renovation

[@ddlewis9812]

I have a huge affinity for dark colors in living spaces , candlelight’s and night time is my time … ❤

[@ashmazzina]

Me too!

[@bexp436]

I think the colour absolutely suits your beautiful home and your garden is just perfect.❤

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@landrover153]

The color is beautiful, it's Farrow & Ball after all! A bit darker than I could live with but if it works for you that's what counts.

[@ashmazzina]

It is a little dark, we’ll let it have its moment 😂

[@32446]

Love dark colours in a period home ❤

[@KATHYMATTOX-q8y]

Love the color, I don't think it's too dark. I'd suggest built in bookcases on either side of the fireplace, and flames in a fireplace are always a good idea.

[@ashmazzina]

Thanks for the tips! In all honesty I might take out the fireplace in the dining room! It wasn’t a great decision 😂

[@sablecrow737]

I painted my Hollywood condo in F&B dead flat and be warned- I sold that place years ago and the paint is still a running joke. If it gets touched at all, there’s no cleaning it and no touching it up because the matte finish doesn’t match with layer touch ups. The whole wall section has to be repainted. It’s beautiful but horrific to maintain. Best for ceilings and places where people don’t touch or scuff or really do anything but look. Good luck!!

[@jojom1871]

Very cosy colour, sort of has a clay finish because of the Matt Matt finish, you have a very warm and inviting home ❤ can't wait to see the finished look x

[@ashmazzina]

Yes it does! Thank you 🫶🏻

[@carol-annwelch5928]

Painting, cut in first, then the wall much easier…and you have the escape if you really dislikethe colour 😊

[@ashmazzina]

I agree but after painting a whole house I can confirm I cannot cut in

[@raquelclemente9166]

I LOVE the atmosphere you have recreate...I could live with that...definetly. And the garden makes you feel in peace with nature

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you so much!

[@daleduerden1185]

I think what you are doing is just beautiful,and yes I think Trevor would look stunning there with a wide gold frame around him.Just love Dougal ❤

[@ashmazzina]

Thanks so much 😊

[@sabrinalthiele3101]

Usually I prefer darker colours but I'm not sure if I would be satisfied with this one. It's a little too grey for me. The colour could have been richer!? Anyways... with some lights in soft, warm tones and some colourful accents it will look very chic. Because it really depends on the architecture and history of a house. Always love to see someone giving the love and putting the effort to create a home. If it fits your personality - it's absolutely perfect. So many homes look sad and liveless. So you did an awesome job by giving this house some personality and a soul. I'll definitely steal the idea of painting the walls and ceilings in the same colour. Love this seamless look.

[@dalentourmexico8530]

Please paint the window trim and door!!! Love the colour❤❤❤Ethanol chimney will be lovely using those personally and so easy to light up and zero maintenance, tile it up following a pattern you have already in your home to tight it in it will give a lot of character and be a focal point entering the room...

[@lyndamarland9405]

Oh my goodness nice to see you both back thought you had left us all!!!…..love seeing you chad 😀 a face behind the voice! You both have a beautiful house love the new colour! Still watching this though but had to jump in! Great colour earthy.

[@ashmazzina]

Definitely not! I had a few weeks off but back now! I'm planning on a Q&A soon and bringing Chad on 🥰

[@lyndamarland9405]

Hope the time off was refreshing for you both and so glad as loving this transformation with such respect for your home and era I lived in a house like you have now I adored it! ….. the artwork would look amazing in a gold frame like you’ve just shown absolutely spot on. Fire place idea sounds fab too.

[@aalibasah2394]

The garden looks great. And the room painted with Farrow & Ball.❤😊

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you! 😊

[@MrHuismeester]

Love the color very much ! It is making the space kind of cosy and also chic. Love the fireplace and i would put some bricks in it that is making the contrast with the fireplace paint like silk and rough. We do have the same fireplace like you do, and in the beginning we did use Ethanol but the effect was minimum, so we bought a electric one with almost real looking fire ! Plus if you wanted it can blow warm air into the room, but we don t do that because we have central heating. Love the English houses very much, not to big and with very amazing details like your house. Love this video and i subscribe to see more of this nice decorations ! Greets from The Netherlands !

[@ashmazzina]

Amazing ideas, thank you so much!

[@dbd626]

New color is good choice! Over here in the states every interior is stark white which has no soul. Doing the ceiling also perfection. I think the painting deserves a frame. Your garden looks great after your cleanup. Looking forward to next video.

[@ashmazzina]

Glad you like it! Thank you

[@iwasfloyd]

Oh perfect choice!! That color is absolutely perfect!! It looks amazing!!

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you! Glad you like it 🥰

[@marianfrances4959]

The darker color is intriguing, but I would end up going lighter before long. 👍🇨🇦😎✨️

[@wouterbussink2227]

True, it now looks too dark everywhere. Just like a cave.

[@ashmazzina]

I love having a cave home

[@ashmazzina]

I probably will too, it’s only paint. I like to experiment! 🫶🏻

[@realitychick4502]

You need a long handle for your roller… it makes like way easier 😊

[@carollewis9095]

Love the Mouse’s Back. On board with the framed portrait over the fireplace. Suggestion: rather than lights either side of it - it would look stunning with a picture light above it.

[@ashmazzina]

A picture light would look lovely!

[@danielintheantipodes6741]

I am not a beige person. I am, however, a white room lover! But nothing is for everyone. I enjoy diversity so happy to celebrate your wall colours even if they would not be my choice! 👍. No need to apologise for being topless. Not to me! 🤣🤣👍. Thank you for the video!

[@ashmazzina]

I love a white room if it’s decorated well, as you’d said everyone has their own taste! Thanks for watching 🫶🏻

[@dcoughla681]

HI Ash. Looks beautiful. With Farrow & Ball paint, I would advise getting it from one of their stores or stockists as they can mix the paint. In the DIY chains, they have batches of the paint which doesn’t work so well when you want to do a refresh/touch ups. With the picture, I would leave it as it is, leaned against the wall over the fireplace unframed as it looks naturally beautiful.

[@ashmazzina]

Thanks for the tips!

[@kevinm-py1nt]

Portrait would look great in an ornate gold frame, it'll cost you, but worth it and something you'll have forever. Personally, I would do a picture light above the portrait. it would be very dramatic at night. Lights on the side will create unwanted shadows and there are so many things you can put on the mantle like hurricanes, candlesticks, vases. New paint color was a great choice.

[@ashmazzina]

I agree, I would love a picture light although it would probably have to be a rechargeable one as there’s no wiring! Thank you for your advice. 🫶🏻

[@frankbriley4706]

Great new color is elegant.

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you! 😊

[@AndreaBrown-p4y]

Oh the colour is just stunning and the portrait looks amazing above the fireplace. Your home is simply stunning ❤

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you so much!

[@samrh1380]

Luv your Victorian home, luv the new paint colour I did parts of my house in Charleston grey by farrow& Ball which i have loved for many years however I think the mouses back is beautiful and I’m now tempted to change to that colour as it’s a lighter warmer colour then Charleston grey. ❤

[@ashmazzina]

Love Charleston Grey, they’re both lovely colours!

[@carol-annwelch5928]

Oh, it is a great choice. 😊

[@ashmazzina]

I think so too!

[@heathermuckersie3945]

Would you not consider a Victoria fireplace it would complement Trevor Dougal is so gorgeous 😊 ❤your videos just like the way you have conversations 🎉

[@helenbailey8419]

I agree,softer and more fitting to the origins of the house.

[@ashmazzina]

Glad you like it!

[@greenphoenix687]

Love the colour and I think Trevor looks to be playing the part of a guardian to the entry of your home. He's wonderful! So moody.

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you! 🫶🏻

[@user-wl9gw7xe2q]

Love. So inspired.

[@jimmcconnell7328]

A gilded frame for your painting is a must,it will give it more impact . Unless you are going for a dark academia look you will need some contrast either in paintings or drapes to lift the mood of your rooms. Grey can be too grey sometimes in my opinion. Victorians also used beautiful wallpapers if that’s what you’re going for in your design.

[@Cozylivingonpurpose]

Another beautiful choice for your home, that lovely lady. You instinctually know she is calling for a more moody cloak of color......the flat finish gives it a venetian plaster vibe....love it!

[@ashmazzina]

Oh thank you!

[@annettedelahunty3899]

Oh wow just love it ♥️♥️

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you!

[@edwardolsen3925]

I love the dark. I used to have midnight blue in my bedroom. what is the finish of the paint, I like how velvety it looks.

[@idaslpdhr]

Chad doesn't need to worry he's cute, love the new colour drench right choice

[@ashmazzina]

Agreed! Thank you 🫶🏻

[@brefnejowers9747]

Nice, giving me Dennis Severs vibes.

[@ashmazzina]

Love that 😂

[@jeffchastain2977]

White marble for fireplaces. Elegant. Put it on all the fireplaces for continuity. Careful choosing the frame material for "the reverend". Lovely gold frame, but not too grand or ornate. He has a bit of austerity about him...

[@stevetilley2693]

Lovely vlog, Ash. It’s so good that you take us on the journey of your thought processes too - not simply a before and after. It’s a bold move with the same colour in all the space so am interested to see the final look. Garden is looking great!

[@ashmazzina]

So glad that you like the video, thank you so much!

[@karonfrench1012]

I think it looks amazing. Very similar to the colour we’ve just painted our lounge and staircase. 👍🥰

[@ashmazzina]

Amazing, sounds wonderful!

[@annhollis130]

Hi welcome back the paint colour is absolutely beautiful and your reverend portrait looks more like an Edward l think 🤔 😂

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you so much! Now you say it he does look like an Edward 😂

[@OXOtwo]

Your house is absolutely beautiful. I love your new paint colour and I am a fan of drenching the colour I have done it in my hall and stairs. Your garden is stunning and you haven't neglected it you have been working hard inside the house. I must admit I felt flustered when you said you were topless. I look forwards to your next video.

[@ashmazzina]

😂 Thank you so much!

[@christianfranklin5432]

For the fire place I think you should tile it and then instead of purchasing a fire place you should get an assortment of candles and place inside the fire place it would add to the feel and look

[@ashmazzina]

Love the vision but I do like a fireplace!

[@suemount6042]

Stripping back an original ceiling rose from years of distemper paint is far more of a pain ! your home has beautiful bones and the colour you chose is beautiful can’t wait to see the spaces styled

[@ashmazzina]

Yes you win. I couldn’t deal with that!

[@grahambrown8239]

I would create mixed london stock bricks wall in the fireplace as if it were original . All about interest and texture.

[@reanne.witter]

such an amazing job Ash❤ love following your journey x

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you so much!! You’re the best! ❤️

[@elizzy8754]

The colour is good. Stay with gilded picture frames - they create unity in the ground floor and it's fantastic how they catch the light in lamp, candle or fire light. You might, however, leave the gentleman unframed just to create a small visual jolt among all the other pictures. Great job.

[@ashmazzina]

Totally agree, I do like him unframed but he is slightly too small for a space on the wall by himself. Unless he were to be framed…

[@michaelblake8498]

I think the internal part (back and sides) of the fireplace would look amazing if it was tiled. Some kind of gorgeous rich pattern that would compliment the room 😊

[@ashmazzina]

I totally agree! I’ll have to get to Pinterest 😂

[@John-i4d5f]

Tile the fireplace new or vintage/antique you can find in London.

[@juliebrooke6099]

The colour suits the house very well and is super cosy but too dark for me. But I don’t live there so not a problem!

[@David-d2m2c]

of course, we are all now slightly obsessed with the elusive Chad.... the colour is teriffic .......to be honest I loved the picture unframed

[@debfletcher2607]

Agree, love the painting unframed, looks more contemporary.

[@ashmazzina]

😂 me too, but it’s too small for that space without the frame in my opinion

[@MsYingyang2]

I love the color but think keeping mirror above fireplace may help bring more light into the room.

[@elizzy8754]

Do you ever paint the radiators? We did for the first time ever when redecorating one room recently. We used the same colour on the radiators, skirting boards and door surrounds. Also in the hallway, the walls of which which are very dark chocolate up to a certain height (pretend panelling!). Glad you are not afraid of dark colours. A darker wall colour is calming and also emphasizes the view from the windows.

[@ashmazzina]

No not yet, I’m not opposed to it but I quite like white radiators. If we had cast iron radiators I’d paint them the same colour as the wall! Agreed!

[@suemount6042]

If you still have chimney pots on your roof the likelihood is that your fireplace opening is behind the plaster which could give you even more options for fire choices

[@ashmazzina]

They’re sadly all gone, the pots remain on the roof but the stacks in the attic have all been ripped out! Otherwise I would have reinstated them

[@sallyvaughan1231]

Hahaha..it went so dark in the middle I thought I’d lost you! Been wondering when you were returning. Good to see you. My husband listens in the background and says “Oh god no, this means you are going to want to change something here now”! Yup…

[@ashmazzina]

The camera does not like the new colour! Say sorry to your husband from me 😂

[@sallyvaughan1231]

Going back to watch the rest of you now..I had not heard of a bioethanol fire, now I have looked and found them..I want one. Thank you x

[@mariagabriellavolpi1843]

Hai scelto un colore stupendo!!! Molto bello. Ciao da Roma

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you so much! 👋🏼🇬🇧

[@harmlessgrey]

I love how you painted out all of the trim with Mouse's Back, it is elegant. If it were my home, I'd remove that second (faux) fireplace in the dining area. It would gain you some floorspace and visually unblock the window in that room. And two side-by-side fireplaces don't make much sense these days.

[@ashmazzina]

I actually agree, we planned to start with the lounge first but we left the house and our carpenter had already started building the one in the dining room so we kept it 😂

[@MsYingyang2]

Paint is just fine. If later you decide to tile, tile just the sides.

[@John-i4d5f]

What is Dougal is he a Shar Pei? I have my black French Bulldog Bulldog Franchese- I don't mind the snufflie dogs! They are so placid and good company!

[@gerardmcmahon5312]

Wow i stumbled across your channel and I’m so impressed. I like your paint colour choices and look forward to seeing more of your house decorating choices Best of luck and keep impressing me with your brave choices

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you so much! Glad to hear you like the choices ☺️

[@katherineschexneider585]

I am a new subscriber and think your videos and design ideas are wonderful. Eager to catch up on past vlogs and keep watching new content as it comes out!

[@ashmazzina]

So lovely to hear, thank you for watching and subscribing!

[@gilbertoserrano6784]

Personally, I think the picture would look better with a golden frame around it. I like the colors you picked, Ash. I would like to see more interactions between you and Chad.

[@ashmazzina]

Me too! Thank you, he’ll be making his debut soon 😂

[@cecilianagy3562]

Love the colour!

[@ashmazzina]

🫶🏻

[@robertdunbar2434]

Ash, thank you for this enjoyable video. The color choice is perfect. I love watching your videos. You have great style. You make the ordinary extraordinary. Looking forward to your next project. Wishing you the best from New York City, Robert.

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you so much Robert! All the best from 🇬🇧👋🏼

[@jackieboudreaux6339]

Very Ghost & Mrs. Muir painting

[@ashmazzina]

😂

[@maggiehernandez7670]

It’s beautiful! Love it ! I as well have the dark green academia color in my living room and dining room ….. it’s funny how much we have in common lol , I lived in Luton UK for 1 yr and fell in love with the English gardens , but of course in hot Texas weather where I’m from ,it’s un heard of, but I have the same garden ideas u showed I have the pebbles walkway and a huge planter in the middle of a round pebble platform… love ur channel and I’m a loyal fan 😊

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you so much, love that we share the same taste! Thank you for watching, I really appreciate it ☺️

[@omygod9062]

It’s lovely

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you!

[@afountainpenawakening]

hahaha this was such a random video, a bit all over the shop and I'm here for it! Was wondering where you'd been, as it's been a while. Love the drama of the darker colour and taking it across the whole wall, ceiling and skirting is fantastic. Can't wait to see how you jeuje it all up, lot's of gold frames and lamp light is needed. 😀❤

[@ashmazzina]

I’m a bit all over the shop so it’s on brand 😂 can’t wait to decorate!

[@ikkelimburg3552]

I like the new colour, it adds a little bit of drama to it. Which is fitting for a Victorian house. I really like your channel, it’s so nice to see how fast you improve your vlogs. It’s not too slick and not too messy, it’s just right. I’m inspired now to tackle my hallway this weekend. Just have to wait until my son’s home so he can carry the paint and accessories 😂. About the fireplace: I just had the limestone slabs removed (a pain to clean with a dog and cat who feel the need to trample all over it) and replaced them with emerald green zelliges (glaced handmade Maroccan tiles with just a hint of a mother of the pearl shine to it). Easier to clean and they add a bit of colour

[@ashmazzina]

Glad you like it! I like scrappy vlogs, they’re more authentic to me as a person 😂 thank you for the advice and I love the idea of zellige tiles, great shout!

[@ruthforbes4038]

I colour drenched my dining room with Amsterdam Green not sure of the make of paint .. it was so radical after the white but my gold framed art looks amazing.. I love your video… and your garden.. brilliant bold work .❤

[@ashmazzina]

Sounds beautiful, I can imagine the gold looks lovely against the colour! Thank you so much ☺️

[@Aloeveraaaaaa]

Luke where do you keep your shoes and coats? Our hallway is narrow too and we have looks but it drives me up the wall. It looks clutted. Please share!! Love the colour! 😊

[@ashmazzina]

They’re all in an antique sideboard and cupboards, I like things to be hidden 😂 I’ll share!

[@Aloeveraaaaaa]

Yes! Storage video! We love a pretty storage solution in a terraced house! ❤​@@ashmazzina

[@janeharden1163]

You need to discover charity shops and boot markets (I think that’s what Brits call them!)

[@charlesnaoumovitch1012]

Like that colour Ash 👏🏻

[@ashmazzina]

Glad you like it 🫶🏻

[@corinthiancolumnist7057]

13:28 Why not get a picture light from Pooky Lighting, the company you mentioned in a previous vlog. They have them battery operated, and they truly enhance an oil with no glazing, especially one where the subject is dark. 17:05 Limestone would fit your monochromatic colour scheme the best, in my opinion, or a predominantly black/grey tile with a touch of blue and orange/red.

[@ashmazzina]

Great ideas, I was going to order one but undecided as I’m not convinced on art yet!

[@emmmoo8631]

what you need is a PICTURE OF DORIAN GREY above your fireplace, it will really be on point!

[@ashmazzina]

Tempting… 😂

[@jessicawainman8049]

I drenched my hall in Mouse's Back too, ceiling, upstairs cupboards, spindles, skirting and I love it! Let me know if you want me to send photos. I think it goes great with brass and in my room I feel it has a nice green look to it!

[@dear_darling]

very Jamb. I luv it I luv it I luv it

[@ashmazzina]

🫶🏻

[@judithnavarro9031]

Beautiful. Where is the hallway ceiling light from? The glass one by the entrance door. Trying to find something similar for our bedroom!

[@ashmazzina]

I can’t remember! I’ll let you know as soon as I find out

[@kcmorris4875]

It's gorgeous, .... good luck filming YT video's in it from now on... lighting when filming is a nightmare at the best of times, especially in winter. LOL

[@ashmazzina]

It really is! I think I’ll invest in some lighting 😂

[@waynejones750]

Love your home❤

[@ashmazzina]

Thank you!

[@LenaMMcKee]

nicolas fairford had mouse's back on his walls at one point

[@ashmazzina]

A man with taste

[@carlyh6913]

I love the colour but I wish you would've left the ceiling and ornate things white. You don't notice them now

[@ashmazzina]

I understand but I think the white was a bit too much of a contrast for me!

[@IGGYLDN]

can you install fireplaces in London? I’ve got a Victorian home in east London and I’m trying to figure out whether I can or not. Any help would be appreciated.

[@alisonjones1]

Hi Ash, I’m from Staffordshire, live near Wedgwood. Have you ever thought of reclaimed Minton Tiles for your fire place x

[@ashmazzina]

Hi 👋🏼 such a good idea, I’ll have a look! Thank you

[@greengarden3]

Looks great. Moody as you said. Is the plaster cornice original? If not where did you get it? Mine have gone

[@ashmazzina]

The cornice isn’t original but it was here when we bought the house! Not sure where it’s from, but our roses are from Stevensons of Norwich

[@tarapage_arp]

Love it❤❤❤❤

[@ashmazzina]

🫶🏻

[@kimmann-tg8gx]

Congratulations! I love walking into a room that reaches out and hugs you and won't let go. Such a welcoming feeling. As a guest you want to be invited back over and over because you've just been loved in a way you never knew you needed or wanted. Ash, keep going for moody and seductive. Candles, dim lights, a fabulous meal with stimulating conversation is the sexist experience a host can give a guest. Please keep doing what you're doing!! BTW, I'm free for dinner anytime next week. 🙂

[@ashmazzina]

I’ll make sure to send an invite! 😂🫶🏻

[@kimmann-tg8gx]

@@ashmazzina LOL. I'll return the invitation when you are in Texas USA!

[@dk-ct6rw]

Brave Fine Art in Cheltenham, have some amazing portraits for sale online. 17th - 19th century.

[@ashmazzina]

Amazing, I’ll check this out!

[@CLH2137]

Hi. Ddid you paint the banister spindles?

[@ashmazzina]

Yes, the same colour!

[@timward3116]

Ah, you're a braver man than I am, Ash! I'd be too afaid to color drench! I think whether it works well depends a lot on the dimensions of the room, the style of the room, and the color chosen, though. I think it looks nice in your house, but I liked your house before you painted as well. It really is just a different mood. I think that the new color really goes well with all of your artwork, too - and I always love your frames. I think in your location (London), there is access to a lot more really good older art than where I am (Phoenix). And, of course, region dictates so much: architectural style, access to certain kinds of art, and compatitibilty of art/furniture with the rooms themselves, and even the nature of natural light itself. Anyway, I love your videos!

[@ashmazzina]

Agree with everything you said, I did love the before too and I’ll probably change it again in a years time 😂 thank you for taking the time to comment as well 🫶🏻

[@timward3116]

@@ashmazzina Thanks, Ash, for all the great content! Best wishes from Arizona!

[@markschmadeke4018]

Brick herringbone tile pattern in fireboxes

[@ashmazzina]

Considering this

[@mlnuniada]

OMG! You paint in your RL polo LOL

[@ashmazzina]

It’s an oldie 😂

[@johnhallenborg]

FYI the portrait of the man is likely 1890-1900 or so... not 18th C.

[@ashmazzina]

Yes very true 😂

[@23jranthony]

Handsome. Nice smile

[@ashmazzina]

🫶🏻

[@MrDavfit]

slate tile all the inside😁

[@ashmazzina]

Love slate but I don’t want it in this fireplace, thank you for your help!

[@stevenreid1796]

The painting looks at home on the mantle

[@ashmazzina]

Agree!

[@jamesvonnn]

what kind of breed is ur dog? he's so cute!!

[@ashmazzina]

He’s a Shar Pei ❤️

[@thomascryer-lennon986]

Dawson’s Auctions Maidenhead do good frames in their art sales

[@ashmazzina]

Amazing, thank you so much!

[@timcarrington5977]

I said Phillip at the same time as you 😂

[@ashmazzina]

Great minds…

[@TheFiown]

I have not had success with F&B, my kitchen got three coats and still didn't look good ! I am now shopping elsewhere.

[@ashmazzina]

Really? I’ve tried many paint brands and F&B always comes out on top, have you tried changing the finish?

[@TheFiown]

@@ashmazzina I know right ! In my old Paris apartment I had a terrible experience with one fairly pale colour and swore never again then in my last house I prepped the walls, all white then Sudbury yellow over it again and again and again and it was still terrible so I hung paintings all over it. I have a 2.5 litre pot of green for the hallway and am dreading using it but I know from experience that it is also a paint that goes 'off' and turns so I will try. F&B have sold their recipes here in France to Leroy Merlin and you can go there and order F&B for half the cost at least and choose any base. In this new old house I had planned on Sudbury again in the kitchen, really not sure if I need that hastle. A painter friend did tell me that the company had trouble for a time with their recipes. She called them Fuss & Bother ! We will see.