Frenchic continues to collect awards in 2026 too
The Frenchic Wall Paint range won the prestigious Ideal Home Awards 2026 in the bathroom paint category of the 'Best Use of Colour' award. In addition, Frenchic Al Fresco received a 'Highly Commended' accolade among the best exterior paints.
These accolades confirm what thousands of customers have already experienced firsthand: quality paint can be both beautiful and durable.

Frenchic has won gold at the prestigious Ideal Home Awards 2026 for the second year in a row
This year, Frenchic's 🏆 Wall Paint was awarded Best Shade Range for Bathrooms, and 🏆 Al Fresco also received a prestigious commendation in the garden and outdoor paint category.
🏆 Winner: Frenchic Wall Paint
Ideal Home's judges said:
"When choosing bathroom paint, color alone isn't enough; durability is also crucial. Frenchic has managed to combine these qualities in its Wall Paint, whose finish withstands wiping and washing."
Ideal Home editor-in-chief Heather Young adds:
"The shade range is extensive, so you don't have to compromise on style for durability."
Why is Frenchic Wall Paint so popular?
Frenchic Wall Paint is designed for homes where striking colors and practicality go hand in hand.
Its key features include:
- An ultra-matte, luxurious finish
- Washable and easy to clean
- Breathable formula
- Low-emission, low VOC content
- Suitable for walls and ceilings
- Multiple shade options
It is particularly well suited for:
- For bathrooms
- For living rooms
- For bedrooms
- For hallways, paneled walls, interior ceilings
- For children's rooms
🌿 Jury’s Commendation: Frenchic Al Fresco
With a selection of over 40 gorgeous shades and five new special shades, Al Fresco offers options for almost all outdoor projects.
Weather-resistant and UV-protected Al Fresco is suitable for many surfaces, from exterior doors to metal garden furniture.
What makes Al Fresco special?
Frenchic Al Fresco is designed to withstand the North's changing weather conditions.
Its features include:
- Weather-resistant finish
- UV protection against fading
- Self-sealing formula
- Suitable for indoor and outdoor use
- Over 40 shades to choose from
- Suitable for wood, metal, laminate, composite, and many other surfaces
Al Fresco is commonly used for:
- Garden furniture
- Exterior doors
- Pots
- Patio furniture
- Greenhouses
- For holiday homes and other unheated spaces
What do these awards say about Frenchic?
The Ideal Home Awards is one of the UK's best-known home decorating and renovation awards.
When an independent jury awards a product for several years in a row, it speaks to both its quality and user experience.
Frenchic has received particular recognition for:
- Wide range of colors
- Easy to use
- Long-lasting results
- Innovative products
- Excellent value for money
Explore the award-winning products
Looking for durable wall paint for your bathroom or a long-lasting finish for outdoor furniture?
Explore the award-winning options:
- Frenchic Wall Paints
- Frenchic Al Fresco range
The 2026 awards show once again that high-quality paint can make updating your home easier, more sustainable, and above all, more colorful.
Click here to read more about the awards from previous years.
We are incredibly proud that the paints we love and the inspiring community built around them have received this kind of international recognition.
Thank you for painting, renovating, and creating with us. This recognition belongs to you, too. ✨
💛 Thank you for being part of our story
Kind regards from Tampere
Frenchic Paint Finland 🇫🇮🎨

