Colour Consultancy Explained

We know that it can feel totally overwhelming to choose from numerous paint brands, 1000’s of different colours (even 100’s of different versions of the same colour!). It seems like the industry has slightly overdone it?

We are thrilled to have colour consultancy in all its forms on our website for the first time. There are three options: our consultants can visit you in person at home or on site, you can book a virtual consultancy service to speak to us by phone or video or we can give you free colour advice online by email.

We guarantee to follow through with our advice which is not limited to colour, we shall make sure that you pick the right paint finish and, most importantly, the correct preparation.

We make it easy and personal

Whether you choose an in-person or virtual colour consultancy we want to make your colour choosing experience as easy for you as possible. We also know that every person has different taste and every house has a different feel so we will always make sure we are choosing the colours that are right for you and your home.

We make it fun but informative

We know that decorating your home can sometimes be a stressful experience.  We can help make choosing the right colour a pleasurable one instead. Our experts will take you through the reasons for their colour choices and how our naturally pigmented colours react to particular lights in different spaces.  We will look at your fabric swatches and samples, existing features, fireplaces and flooring and help you make an informed choice.

We are good at it and so we give you great results

We have learnt from an expert! Edward Bulmer has been decorating houses for over 30 years and so he has many tips which he has passed onto our colour consultancy team.   He understands the importance of tonality in a room, as long as the tonality is right then the rest will follow.  We understand every colour and what pigments are used, so we know the undertones, tints and effects each colour will have in your home.

We stay natural and honest

We will advise you on finish and how much paint you will need. Our experts know how well our natural paints perform for best effect.  Preparation is key and so we will advise on how to prepare your walls and woodwork and then arrange for delivery of paint to your door.  There is only one thing more important than the colour and that is how we make our natural paints which is different to modern acrylic paint.  Based on gentle, plant based chemistry we know that our natural paints are the safest, healthiest and most beautiful paints on the market, so honestly colourful!

We only use natural pigments

12 in total – so there is actually a limit to the colours we can make.  Some of our natural pigments cost over £300 pre litre, so we use these sparingly and just where needed! We know that other paint companies have endless different colour charts and hundreds of colours which they can make using the vast spectrum of chemical dyes, however isn’t this overwhelming?   You will find at our range covers every base and what is more, it is impossible to copy our paint colours with synthetic paints made from azo dyes, they will not have the sophistication and nuance of a surface painted in colours made from natural earth and mineral pigments combined with a non plastic base coat. If you want to know more about the natural earth and mineral pigments we use click HERE for a full ingredients list.

We are creatives and colour experts

Edward is an artist and so he knows about colour and how to mix it but he is also an interior designer and so he knows what colours will work in your home.  He understands the crucial importance of tonality, get the tone right and the colour will follow.  Farrow & Ball bought good taste to the paint market and it is here to stay.  Now you can have good taste and quality natural paints which are durable, easy to apply and quick drying.  Plus some guidance from the colour experts.

We only use non plastic binders

When we make our paint we don’t only think about the colour, the finish is crucial. No plastic paint gives that soft, nuanced finish you get from natural paints.  The combination of natural pigment and plant based binders means the coloured surface is far gentler on the eye as well as the paint being less polluting. If you want to know more about what goes into our paint click HERE for a full ingredients list.