Honfleur – Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan

Description

Annie Sloan Honfleur Chalk Paint is a rich, warm brown inspired by the historic French port of Honfleur. Its earthy, chocolate-brown tone is ideal for creating warm and traditional furniture finishes and works beautifully with both natural wood and other Annie Sloan Chalk Paint colours.

Honfleur is a versatile choice for furniture upcycling, particularly when you want a rich brown finish with plenty of warmth. It works well on traditional, rustic and country-style furniture, as well as creating contrast when paired with lighter colours.

Why Choose Honfleur Chalk Paint?

• Rich, warm chocolate-brown colour
• Inspired by the French town of Honfleur
• Ideal for traditional and rustic furniture
• Excellent for country-style interiors
• A versatile colour for furniture upcycling
• Works beautifully with lighter neutrals and brighter colours
• Can be distressed to create an aged, natural finish
• Available in 120ml tester pots and 1 litre tins

Honfleur pairs particularly well with softer neutrals such as Old White, Original, Country Grey and French Linen. It can also be combined with stronger colours to create contrast and more decorative furniture finishes like Scandinavian Pink, Antibes Green or pastel colours like Duck Egg Blue or Antoinette.

Honfleur Compared with Other Brown and Neutral Chalk Paint Colours

Honfleur is a particularly good choice if you want a warm, earthy brown rather than a grey or pale neutral.

Honfleur is a rich, warm chocolate brown that works particularly well with traditional, rustic and country-style furniture.

Coco is a softer, lighter brown with a more muted and neutral appearance.

French Linen is a soft khaki grey, making it a cooler and lighter alternative to Honfleur.

Country Grey is another softer neutral option, with a natural grey appearance rather than Honfleur’s rich brown tone.

How to Use Chalk Paint

Honfleur Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan is named after the harbour town in Normandy.  This colour has been inspired by the rich warm brown shades found in the rustic French countryside. It works well on vintage pieces and also is widely used in mid century Modern design furniture, like stylish sideboards to ladder bookcases.

• For best results apply the paint with either a chalk paint brush or flat brush.
• Once you have finished painting, we always recommend using either an Annie Sloan Chalk Paint Wax or chalk paint Lacquer to seal and finish. Apply with a wax brush or soft cloth.
• You can use a Sanding pad to smooth the paint or create an aged effect.
• Please be aware that the colour shades may look different on your computer screen to real life. For a true representative we strongly advise to use the hand painted colour card.
• We offer all paints in either a 120 ml tester pot or 1 litre tins.
• A one litre tin will cover approximately 13 square metres.
• For hints and tips please see our article on ‘how to chalk paint furniture’

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Colours that complement Honfleur Chalk Paint:

Antoinette

Duck Egg Blue

Antibes Green

Barcelona Orange

French Linen

Paris Grey

Customer Examples using Honfleur Chalk Paint:

Honfleur and Emperors Silk staircase

Honfleur Bedside Table

Kitchen pantry in Honfleur and Old White

Frequently Asked Questions

What colour is Annie Sloan Honfleur Chalk Paint?

Honfleur is a rich, warm chocolate brown with an earthy appearance. It is a versatile colour for traditional, rustic and country-style furniture.

Is Honfleur a dark brown?

Honfleur is a rich brown, but its warm tone gives it a softer appearance than a very dark or almost-black brown. The finished colour can also vary depending on the surface, lighting and protective finish used.

Is Honfleur Chalk Paint good for furniture?

Yes. Honfleur is particularly well suited to wooden furniture, traditional pieces and rustic or country-style furniture upcycling projects.

What colours go with Annie Sloan Honfleur?

Honfleur works particularly well with soft neutrals such as Old White, Original, Country Grey and French Linen. Lighter colours create a strong contrast against the rich brown.

Can Honfleur Chalk Paint be distressed?

Yes. Once dry, Honfleur can be lightly sanded to create a naturally aged or distressed appearance.

How much does 1 litre of Chalk Paint cover?

One litre of Annie Sloan Chalk Paint covers approximately 13 square metres, although actual coverage depends on the surface and how the paint is applied.

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