Birdboxes painted in 'Cuisse de Nymphe Emue' and 'French Blue' As the season changes and nature awakens, revitalise your home with Natural Paint. Spring is a season of renewal, marked by brighter evenings, warmer days, and the vibrant colours in the garden. At Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, we believe there’s no better way to embrace the spirit of spring than by refreshing your home with our ground-breaking natural paint made with a plant based binder. Formulated with plant-based pigments, our paint not only brightens interiors but also contributes to a healthier and more sustainable space for you and your family! Decorating with natural paint offers so many benefits, rom promoting a healthier indoor environment to reducing your ecological footprint, opting for natural paint can transform your home in more ways than one! Here are 5 colours we are loving this Spring Spring sunshine yellows Yellow is a quintessential colour for Spring, evoking feelings of happiness and positivity throughout your home. There are many different shades of yellow paint colours that you can choose from depending on the feel you want to bring to your home. From deep amber tones to pastels and buttercup shades, each hue brings its own unique charm. Florence is the perfect sunshine paint. This creamy, mellow yellow is a lovely colour to brighten up a children’s nursery with it’s warm and welcoming appeal. Discover 5 ideas for colourful children’s rooms. If you are after something stronger Naples Yellow is an eruption of colour! It can be paired with other gusty colours to create a bold, statement room. For a more subtle, earthy feel, Ochre is the perfect paint for this whilst bringing character to any room. It works well in a kitchen if you are just looking for a subtle nod. . Why not try adding a pop of yellow into your kitchen, as a feature paint on cupboard doors, a ceiling or a feature wall. Yellow paints help to make a home feel warm, bright and either ready for spring or a gentle reminder of it in the colder months. 'Persian' painted in the utility, design by Kit & Co 'Naples Yellow' and 'Whiting' stripes by Lorfords Antiques, styled by Toby Lorford 'Warm Stone' painted in the utility at the home of colour consultant Emma Diaz 'Lute' on the Window Room by Max Rollitt, photography by Christopher Horwood Naples Yellow Lute Warm Stone Zesty Orange Paint Colours The colour orange is set to be trending for Spring/Summer 23 and paint colour is no exception, making it an excellent choice for incorporating into your home this year. Bold and eye-catching, orange can enhance your living room and has the ability to create a warmer scene reminiscent of spring sunshine whilst also bringing vibrancy. Consider bold oranges for a lively touch, or explore the subtlety of muted and peachy tones. For a statement colour that is bold and full of energy, try Malahide, which pairs well with an intense blue and would work equally well as an accent of colour within a minimalist interior. Dutch Orange is the perfect orange/coral shade and would work wonderfully in any space. Perfect for add an understated pop of colour to a small bathroom or to brighten up a living room. The warmth and range of tones within the spectrum of the colour orange is vast, from apricots to terracotta tones, it is sure to bring an earthy or punchy elegance to any space. 'Brick' in the drawing room of Louise Roe 'Dutch Orange' by Sean Anthony Pritchard 'Hespan' for Alpha Kilo, curation by Alice Leigh and Grandy Art Brick Dutch Orange Malahide Baby Blue Spring Colours Light blues are reminiscent of the Spring sky on a sunny day. They can bring a refreshing and serene atmosphere throughout your home. There are many different shades of light blue to choose from, and can work in a variety of spaces. Lucca is evocative of a cloudless summer sky and can bring a youthful, luminescent feel to a room. It’s soothing and uplifting, making it perfect for an infant’s room or nursery. Bleu Turc is a lovely light blue that will work well in both ultra-modern interiors and period properties. Warm and exotic, this light blue is based on turquoise mixed into white, so providing a beautiful and unique colour, perfect for lightening a bedroom or bathroom and creating a calm and relaxing ambience. You can further enhance the room by incorporating coloured furniture and accessories, such as pink, to create a harmonious and uplifting space. 'Sky Blue' photographed by Paul Whitbread 'Ethereal Blue' painted in the country house of Carlos Garcia 'Duck Egg' at Dorfold Hall, photography by Paul Whitbread Ethereal Blue Sky Blue Duck Egg Pastel Pink Interior Paint Colours Pastel pinks and blush tones are popular Spring colours, offering a soft and delicate backdrop for your interior. These shades act as versatile neutrals that can effortlessly complement a variety of darker tones. Rose is a beautiful bright and fashionable hue and is the perfect Spring paint colour. This strong, refined tone can brighten any space. Cuisse de Nymphe Emue is the ultimate dusty pink and provides sophistication and historical resonance, working especially well in a bedroom or kitchen. It provides a nod towards pink without being too bright and overpowering. If you’re looking for another lighter-hued option. Pink is the undercurrent in so many materials used for masonry, from stone to terracotta or brick, this is what makes it such a great colour for walls. This colour exudes a gender-neutral confidence that flatters and inspires, try our Mason Pink for a deeper, plaster-esque feel Whether you are looking to add a touch of elegance to a living room or create a soothing ambience in a bedroom, pastel pinks are a perfect choice. They also pair well with a variety of other colours, such as greens, for a harmonious, fresher appearance. For more tips on painting with pink take a look at our ‘How to decorate with Pinks blog’. 'Jonquil' at Court of Noke 'Cuisse de Nymphe Emue' by Anna Haines 'Lilac Pink' in the Hallway at Court of Noke Jonquil Cuisse de Nymphe Emue Lilac Pink Spring Green’s Green is not only a symbol of nature but also a versatile and timeless colour choice for Spring. From earthy hues to calming sage and invigorating pistachio, green offers a wide range of possibilities making it a versatile colour. Invisible Green is a beautiful and popular choice, comparative to green grass and would work well in a hallway, sitting room or even conservatory. This striking colour is a firm favourite amongst customers and interior designers. Whether you’re painting the whole room or opting for a feature wall, this colour provides the perfect verduous statement. If you are after a softer green Roger is a great choice, often referred to as ‘spring in a tin’, crisp and inviting and can be paired with different viridescent hues to make a statement room or something more subtle. Tea Green is a deeper green but still makes the perfect Spring colour which oozes confidence but remains deferential enough to complement architectural features and create a sophisticated setting. This paint will work well in Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian houses as the natural paint is well-made for period homes. And how could we leave out Invisible Green, when you just want to bring the outside, in! Greens can be used to paint an entire room, window trims, cupboards or even ceilings and can transform your space into a serene oasis. 'Verdigris' and 'Sea Green', photography by Paul Whitbread 'Invisible Green' in the hallway at Court of Noke 'Pea Green' stripes at The Swan at Southrop by Thyme, photography by Helen Cathcart
B Corp Month – We ask fellow founders about their journey, from first steps to the future March is the month dedicated to B CORP and this year the #thiswayforward. A focus on continuance and hard work after gaining your B Corp status. We have chatted 3 fellow brands striving to be better, whilst putting people and planet before profit. Celebrating what it means to be part of the community over the next month we will be sharing what it means to us, the highs, the lows and how it feels to be alongside other brands who are also taking the step to be better.
7 reasons to invest in Edward Bulmer Natural Paint When you decide to invest in natural paint, you are making more than a colour choice, a paint choice, a fashion choice or even a lifestyle choice – you too are choosing to make a difference. Read more to discover why you should invest in Edward Bulmer Natural Paint!
Colour Inspiration from Nature As we move into one of our favourite seasons, it seemed timely to share some wise words from editor extraordinaire, Kerryn Harper-Cuss. Kerryn loves to use our natural plant based paints in her own home and like us when she is choosing colours for s scheme she turns unequivocally to nature.
‘The Westridge Collection’, an autumnal interview with designer, colour consultant and stylist, Emma Diaz Emma Diaz speaks to us exclusively on her new range of beautifully designed, hand crafted furniture. All materials are sourced and gathered from near her Cotswold cottage and we can’t wait to find out more about the collection, where her creativity comes from and all about her colour consultancy service for Edward Bulmer Natural Paint.
How to Pair Colour with Pattern & Print – the Wicklewood X Edward Bulmer Natural Paint Colour Guide: Edition 2 We’re back with Edition II of our Colour Guide, created in collaboration with our friends Wicklewood, exploring ‘How to Pair Colour with Pattern & Print’ and have created our second, must read guide packed full of hints and tips on how to master mixing and matching in your home.
Sustainable and Plastic-Free Children’s Toys We are delighted that the design curators of PomPom found our natural paints to use on the latest edition to their collection of sustainable and plastic-free toys.
Constance Spry and The Fashion for Flowers This summer the Garden Museum will be celebrating the doyenne of flowers, the 20th century’s most influential floral decorator, Constance Spry. Guest curated by floral designer and writer Shane Connolly, this new exhibition will explore Spry’s exceptional life, achievements and legacy, with exclusive access to her archive at the RHS Lindley Library.