Color advice Check Check lilac: soft walls with a playful vintage check pattern
A cheerful check pattern can give a room a lot of character. Check Lilac combines soft pink and lilac influences with warm ochre details. The wall paint does not need to repeat all those colors. A light, warm base or a soft peach-pink area allows the pattern to stand out beautifully, while the rest of the room can remain calm.
Soft together, beautifully balanced
These 3 paint shades complement the combination from our children's room inspiration. Choose a calm base and only add an accent if it suits your room.
First, order a paint sample or color swatch of your favorite shade. View this at home next to a wallpaper sample, in daylight and with the lights on. This way, you can see which combination works best in your room.
Let the wallpaper be the beginning
The diamond pattern creates a distinct rhythm on the wall. Therefore, ensure there are enough solid surfaces in the bedding, curtains, and adjacent walls. The soft color transitions make the pattern inviting, even next to a simple wooden bed or desk. You don't need to enhance the retro atmosphere with many different accessories. One characterful piece of furniture can be enough, with space for the personal items that will naturally fill the room later. See also Check Check - lilac wallpaper for the available versions.
Which wall paint matches Ruitje Ruitje - lilac?
Farrow & Ball Farrow's White
no. 9812
A soft off-white for a light base alongside the lilac checks. Combine with natural wood and solid fabrics so that the checks and warmer accents take center stage.
Farrow & Ball Red Earth
no. 64
A warm, earthy terracotta shade that adds depth. Use it on a smaller surface or piece of furniture and let a light base keep the overall look airy. A small textile accent can beautifully repeat the color.
Farrow & Ball Tackle Room Door
no. G6
A warm brown shade for a cozy, somewhat vintage atmosphere. Beautiful on a piece of furniture or a smaller wall surface, with light-painted walls and lilac as a playful contrast.
This is what your room can feel like
01 Start softly with Farrow's White
Give the wallpaper one clear spot, for example behind the bed or in a reading nook. Place a Farrow's White color sample next to the wallpaper swatch and decide which wall should receive this shade. With plain bedding and a simple wooden piece of furniture, the design remains clearly visible.
02 An accent that connects the room
Want to add a bit more color? Then test Tack Room Door on a small wall surface or piece of furniture. Repeat the chosen shade in one or two accessories, such as a cushion or poster. Keep the other materials and larger fabrics simple, so that the different colors form a pleasing whole together.
Furniture, fabrics & small details
Round shapes can soften the straight diamond lines. Think of a simple pouf or a lamp with a rounded shade. Wood and tactile fabrics provide enough variety alongside the pattern. Hang wall decoration with some space around it and leave a larger section of wallpaper exposed. This way, the diamond pattern remains clearly visible from the other side of the room as well.
Look first, then choose
View the paint samples next to multiple squares of the wallpaper swatch, not just next to a single color. This allows you to see which shade complements the overall look. Test with the floor and existing furniture present, in daylight and in the evening. For wainscoting, first mark the top line with tape and assess how it runs along the bed or desk.
A small start for your dream room
Let the checkered pattern add a touch of playfulness and choose a calm wall paint as a base. With actual samples at home, you can discover which warm direction suits your room.
