Sarah Richardson's paint line

It’s a match made in design heaven. We associate Canadian TV design star Sarah Richardson with colour for good reason -- it gives her unique, signature rooms their verve and style. She uses colour fearlessly and instinctively to create awe-inspiring rooms and hopes to inspire us to do the same with a line of paint she’s developed with Canada’s Para Paints. Whether we want a space that’s cool and calm, energetic and invigorating, simple or sophisticated, we can have it -- Sarah style. Sarah says colour is the easiest way to achieve dramatic results and with her sumptuous paint line of rich, timeless colours to inspire us, now’s the time to start.  

The bright spring-like colours in Sarah's living room take inspiration from two of her favourite paintings.

Style at Home Why did you create a line with Para Paints? 
Sarah Richardson Para and I started working together when I was shooting Season 3 of Sarah's House. I loved their collection, and felt they approached paint and design in much the same way I do. Plus, I'm a proud Canadian and love working with a Canadian brand.

S@H Why 75 colours?
SR Most collections offer over 2,000 colours, which is just overwhelming for consumers -- 75 offers just the right amount of choice, without duplication or confusion.

S@H How did you know when a colour was right?  How did it speak to you?
SR I've used almost all of the colours in the collection so there's been lots of editing. A lot of testing, sampling, and thought went into the selection process.

S@H Was there an overall philosophy?
SR I wanted colours that were truly usable and would produce winning results every time. Instead of selecting trendy, fashion-based shades, I went with my signature palette and created a colour collection that would work in combination. I love many colours layered together in a home and wanted to ensure that consumers would have no trouble mixing and matching my colours for their own homes.

S@H You have just repainted your home interior with the paints.  What kinds of ambience did you want overall?
SR I wanted bright, spring-y, exuberant, happy colour. My life these days is really hectic, and family life is busy. I need my home to be joyful, lighthearted and youthful -- with all the colour I've added, it certainly is!