Join House & Garden Editor, Hatta Byng, in conversation with three experts in interior decoration as they discuss the role of paint, colour and decorative paint effects in historical interiors and interior design today. Edward Bulmer, our founder, architectural historian and interior designer, Emma Burns, design director at Sibyl Colefax & John Fowler, and Paul Humphreys, historical decorator and founder at Hare & Humphreys. Many of you will familiar with Pitzhanger Manor, where Sir John Soane used a wealth of decorative techniques to enhance his architectural schemes, that were highly innovative at the time and which play a huge role in defining the atmospheric and striking interiors. In this conversation we will take a closer look at the techniques used in the manor, discovered by decorative experts Hare & Humphreys in the restoration process and expertly recreated by them to restore Soane’s original vision. The panel will discuss the part colour and paint effects play in interiors today, how to use paint and colour, and what we can learn from the past. 25th February 6.30 to 7.30pm for this first in the Pitzhanger Design Series – BOOK HERE
Verdigris: A vivid green with history and heart Verdigris is a fabulous, vivid green. Bright, balanced and full of life, it brings history and freshness to any space.
In Celebration of Cuisse de Nymphe Emue Cuisse de Nymphe Emue is our bestselling dusky pink. A colour created by Edward Bulmer after visiting Petworth House and seeing a similar hue in the family rooms, he knew that it was a colour that would be popular and he was right! We believe its popularity is due to its warm tones and versatility. Explore the joy of this perfect pink.
Discover the new ‘Forever Favourites Collection’ Create a scheme from one room to your whole house with soft colours that work together effortlessly ensuring tonal flow and harmony. Our 12 best loved shades together in one pack. Discover the power of natural paint today.
How to Choose the Right Paint Finish Choosing the right paint finish is important and we aim to ensure that you get perfect results in your home decorating. So here is your guide on how to pick the right paint finish for different rooms and surfaces.
Cottage chic in the heart of the Cotswolds: Strawtop Cottages There’s nothing quite like a cosy cottage in the countryside, they exude charm and a simpler way of life, away from the hustle and bustle. A place to re connect with family and the outdoors. Join us to explore this palette of greens and neutrals.
An interview with Phoebe and Octavia Dickinson on art, life and the colour purple. Last Thursday to celebrate the opening of Phoebe Dickinson’s new exhibition ‘Great Houses & Gardens of England’ and Octavia Dickinson’s collections, we took a trip to Mayfair to meet the Dickinson sisters at the family gallery on Jermyn St. Click here to find out more.
How to Paint onto New Plaster We often get asked how best to prepare a wall and whats works best with out natural paint. So we have gathered together all the relevant and useful information we have on how to paint onto new plaster.
