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Four Berry Colour Palettes 
Starring Frenchic's Colour of the Year: 
Boho Berry 

Jen Devaney

Colour Consultant 
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Frenchic’s Colour of the Year, Boho Berry, is rich, refined and deeply comforting This deep plum hue carries the elegance of old-world glamour with the warmth of something handmade and heartfelt. It’s a colour that feels both lived-in and luxurious, like velvet upholstery or vintage wine; a berry colour palette has the power to transform a room into something truly special.

 

Whether it’s layered into a bold scheme or used as a colour pop, Boho Berry brings presence. It’s confident without being loud, romantic without being sugary, and timeless without ever feeling flat. It pairs beautifully across a wide spectrum of tones. From sun-warmed terracotta to soft blushes, moody teals, and golden ochres, this is one of the most versatile colours. Even more excitingly, it will now be available in the Al Fresco range.

 

Here I’ve created four striking berry colour palettes, each built around Boho Berry and grounded with a coordinating neutral to help you bring this standout shade into your space. 

Palette 1. Earthy Radiance 

I wanted my Earthy Radiance palette to evoke golden-hour warmth, grounded optimism, and creative comfort. 

 

This palette feels like walking into a kitchen filled with the smell of baked spices and laughter. It’s warm, welcoming, and rooted in natural tones, think sunbaked earth, ripened fruit, and clay-like depth.

 

These colours bring balance between joy and stability. Rubina adds fire and vibrancy, while Peach & Love and Earthy bring in soft rustic accents. Crème Caramel gently lifts the whole scheme, bringing a creamy calm.

 

Boho Berry 

Rubina 

Peach & Love 

Earthy 

Crème Caramel

 

Style match: Perfect for homes that lean into artisan charm, natural textures, or modern rustic warmth. 

 

Best for rooms like: Kitchens and dining rooms – full of life and sociability. Family rooms – where conversation and comfort are key. Entryways – to create a warm, memorable first impression.

Palette 2. Soft Serenity

I’ve designed Soft Serenity to bring calm elegance, emotional ease, and quiet femininity. This palette wraps you in softness. Gentle tones of pink, lilac, and dusky mauve to create a space that invites stillness and reflection. 

 

Macaroon adds a playful blush, Velvet Crush introduces subtle depth, while And breathe... gives that cool sigh of relaxation. 

 

Parchment brings everything together with a timeless, delicate finish. These are colours that make you want to slow down.

 

Boho Berry

Macaroon 

Velvet Crush

And breathe... 

Parchment

 

Style match: Ideal for romantic interiors, delicate vintage influences, or modern soft-toned minimalism.

 

Best for rooms like: Bedrooms – for a soothing, cocooning retreat. Bathrooms – with a gentle, spa-like atmosphere. Reading corners or dressing rooms – where stillness and beauty shine.

Palette 2. Soft Serenity

I’ve designed Soft Serenity to bring calm elegance, emotional ease, and quiet femininity. This palette wraps you in softness. Gentle tones of pink, lilac, and dusky mauve to create a space that invites stillness and reflection. 

 

Macaroon adds a playful blush, Velvet Crush introduces subtle depth, while And breathe... gives that cool sigh of relaxation. 

 

Parchment brings everything together with a timeless, delicate finish. These are colours that make you want to slow down.

 

Boho Berry

Macaroon 

Velvet Crush

And breathe... 

Parchment

 

Style match: Ideal for romantic interiors, delicate vintage influences, or modern soft-toned minimalism.

 

Best for rooms like: Bedrooms – for a soothing, cocooning retreat. Bathrooms – with a gentle, spa-like atmosphere. Reading corners or dressing rooms – where stillness and beauty shine.

Palette 3. Vibrant Maximalist

Vibrant Maximalist evokes creative joy, expressive confidence, and playful rebellion. This palette is full of life. 

 

Bold pops of hot pink and rich teal energise the space, while Boho Berry keeps things grounded. It’s the perfect balance of statement and style, perfect for those who love personality in every corner. 

 

Fifi’s Fancy and Hottie bring retro vibrancy, while Steel Teal adds modern depth. Cool Beans tones everything with a crisp, clean edge.

 

Boho Berry

Fifi’s Fancy 

Hottie 

Steel Teal

Cool Beans

 

Style match: Works beautifully in playful retro schemes, colourful modern homes, or eclectic, art-filled spaces. 

 

Best for rooms like: Offices or studios – to inspire creativity. Teen bedrooms – bold, fun, and full of personality. Cloakrooms or hallways – small spaces with big impact.

Palette 4. Modern Heritage

My Modern Heritage collection evokes elegant depth, thoughtful calm, and timeless richness. This palette is beautifully composed with golden warmth, deep contrasts, and layered neutrals. Honeycombe adds a subtle vibrancy, Black Forest introduces dramatic strength, and Pampas softens the entire mood. 

 

Boho Berry 

Honeycombe 

Black Forest 

Pampas

Marshmellow

 

Style match: Works beautifully in heritage-inspired interiors with a modern twist — think golden accents, period details, rich wood tones, and contemporary silhouettes. Ideal for spaces that blend tradition and individuality, depth and light.

 

Best for rooms like: Living rooms or libraries — to create intimate, grounded sanctuaries. Bedrooms — where richness and softness invite rest. Dining rooms or reading nooks — spaces where elegance, conversation, and comfort meet.

Palette 4. Modern Heritage

My Modern Heritage collection evokes elegant depth, thoughtful calm, and timeless richness. This palette is beautifully composed with golden warmth, deep contrasts, and layered neutrals. Honeycombe adds a subtle vibrancy, Black Forest introduces dramatic strength, and Pampas softens the entire mood. 

 

Boho Berry 

Honeycombe 

Black Forest 

Pampas

Marshmellow

 

Style match: Works beautifully in heritage-inspired interiors with a modern twist — think golden accents, period details, rich wood tones, and contemporary silhouettes. Ideal for spaces that blend tradition and individuality, depth and light.

 

Best for rooms like: Living rooms or libraries — to create intimate, grounded sanctuaries. Bedrooms — where richness and softness invite rest. Dining rooms or reading nooks — spaces where elegance, conversation, and comfort meet.

Boho Berry isn’t just a colour, it’s a feeling, a statement, and a shift. It invites us to create spaces that reflect who we truly are, layered, intentional and alive with warmth.

 

Whether you're painting a shed, a statement wall, or colour-drenching a room, this shade offers the flexibility to be bold or subtle, dramatic or soft. It's the kind of colour that transforms not just spaces, but how we feel in them. Let Boho Berry lead the way into a year of deeper beauty, bolder choices, and a home that speaks from the heart. Happy painting!

 

For more berry colour palettes and colour inspiration, explore all our expert curated colour collections, or discover our 10 new limited-edition Al Fresco shades. 
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