Ottocento
Ecological decorative paint with a velvet effect
The warm beauty of velvet on your walls, and the original since 1998. Ottocento is an ecological decorative paint that reproduces an effect similar to velvet, changing with the angle at which light strikes the surface. Available in 166 colours across eleven finishes, including a matt version.
Elegant, versatile, timeless
Ottocento recreates the iridescent effect of velvet and the soft beauty of fabric, giving a wall the refined touch of an artfully crafted finish. The effect shifts with the angle of the reflected light, which is what separates it from a flat decorative paint: the surface reads differently as you move through the room.
The finish was used in the past for mansions and prestigious houses, where it created elegant and exclusive settings. Extremely innovative when it was first presented in 1998, Ottocento opened a new page in the history of decoration, much like the century it is named after, which revolutionised textile production and made silks and velvets accessible beyond the nobility.
It is a durable, environmentally friendly acrylic product that produces iridescent textures with the shine typical of precious fabrics. A matt version is also available.
Eleven fabric effects
Ottocento offers a range of finishing solutions for every style, from the sumptuous warm elegance of a classic velvet effect through to the simple Turandot weave for a more avant-garde interior. Each finish is available across the full colour range, so the effect and the shade are chosen independently.
166 colours
Ottocento holds a vast collection of colours suited to every style, classic or contemporary. Every finish is available across the full range, so the fabric effect and the shade are chosen separately.
Key features
Velvet effect
Reproduces the warm, iridescent look of velvet, giving walls the soft beauty of fabric rather than the flat surface of a conventional paint.
Changes with the light
The effect depends on the angle at which light hits the surface, so a single wall shifts in character as daylight moves and as you move past it.
Eleven finishes
From classic velvet through moire, gauze, linen, silk and hemp weave effects, covering everything from traditional interiors to avant-garde schemes.
Matt version available
Where the iridescence would be too much for a space, the matt version delivers the same fabric texture with a softer, flatter light response.
Durable acrylic base
A durable acrylic formulation built to hold its appearance over time, so the finish stays as intended rather than dulling with age.
The original since 1998
Ottocento has been in production since 1998 and remains the original velvet effect decorative paint, with a long record of use behind it.
Classic or contemporary, the finish adapts
Ottocento suits anyone looking for an alternative to conventional wall decoration, creating welcoming and refined environments in either a classic or a contemporary key. With 166 colours and eleven finishes, the same product covers a very wide span of schemes.
To talk through Ottocento for your project, contact our team on 0333 355 2075 and we will help you choose the right finish and shade.
Considering Ottocento for your project?
Tell us about the space, the light and the effect you are after, and we will recommend the right finish and colour.
