At Edward Bulmer Natural Paint we love to support and collaborate with small brands who, like us, have a deep respect and passion for nature and our planet. Beautiful by George create 100% plastic-free mural wallcoverings which are both eco-friendly and beautiful: the sustainable ‘Spring Tonic’ collection embodies our philosophy of having the lightest touch on the earth possible. 'High Noon' in our London Showroom Beautiful by George’s hand-painted wallcoverings are made on eco non-woven paper with non-toxic inks and designed to radiate glimmers of nature with its luscious greens and vibrant wildflowers. The papers contain no PET plastic fibres – like many wallpapers or wallcoverings. It is FSC certified and made from 99% renewable raw materials (Renewable cellulose (wood pulp) fibres, Renewable Binder, Renewable PLA fibres (a plant derived thermoplastic). They also use approximately 30% less Greenhouse Gases in manufacturing PLA fibres compared to PET fibres. To find out more read George’s full eco credentials on the website and start shopping! www.beautifulbygeorge.com To fully appreciate these exquisite designs do come to our new showroom where you can see the stunning ‘High Noon’ mural against our ‘Ochre’ and leading on to ‘Invisible Green’. The ‘Spring Tonic’ collection can be combined with our pioneering plant-based paints aided by the palette of colours that we have created to complement them. See our recommended colour matches below. Our Edward Bulmer customers can receive an exclusive 15% discount at Beautiful by George for each mural purchased. Sign up here! The only problem you will have will be choosing which beautiful colourway! It is definitely a case of bringing the outside in with these beautiful designs; the main body of the design is luscious greens, cool whites with hints of pink in the Foxglove and Dog Rose flower centres, the Yorkshire Fog Grass and stems of Cow Parsley. Inspired by early morning Summertime walks with George’s dog, Fudge. where all the wildflowers and hedgerows look so bright and fresh. This mural panel set is ideal as a special back drop in a main room or a long singular wall like along a landing. It will feel fresh and vibrant all year round and mostly it will lift your mood and make you feel happy! ‘High Noon’ is such a warm and jolly colour that is complemented by both calm neutrals and vibrant colours: Turquoise Order a Sample Stone White Order a Sample Invisible Green Order a Sample Fine White Order a Sample Pea Green Order a Sample ‘Twilight’ ‘Twilight’ is full of earthy and natural colours so using complementary tones, related colours or warm contrasts on the colour wheel enhances the tranquility: Portland Order a Sample Brick Order a Sample Spanish White Order a Sample Invisible Green Order a Sample Clove Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 ‘Morning Mist’ For ‘Morning Mist’ we recommend using underlying colours of red and violet – whilst it sounds like a strong colour suggestion, it pairs so well as the colours are actually related: Fawn Order a Sample Pompadour Order a Sample Wash Stop Order a Sample Invisible Green Order a Sample Lilac Pink Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 ‘Rosy Dawn’ The perfect pink! ‘Rosy Dawn’ makes for a lovely warm and light bedroom and looks perfect with our neutral paint colours: Eau de Nile Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Rose Tinted White Order a Sample Invisible Green Order a Sample Duck Egg Order a Sample Pearl Colour Order a Sample ‘Midnight’ The deep, luxurious colours of ‘Midnight’ pairs with split complimentary colours and related colours to create a statement: Pippin Order a Sample Nicaragua Order a Sample Invisible Green Order a Sample Trumpington Order a Sample Pure White Order a Sample Don’t forget to sign up to our newsletter to receive this amazing 15% off discount. Simply sign up here.
The Power of Natural Pigments: Issue 2 Last month, to celebrate ‘Paint of the Decade’ and as part of our campaign to bring transparency to the paint market and to tell you how our paint is made we launched our pigment of the month.
The Power of Natural Pigments: Issue 4 Discover again this month more about the natural earth and mineral pigments we use to create our colours which are far more sophisticated and subtle than synthetic AZO dyes used by most paint companies.
Designing Havens for Heroes When we think back to a year ago, there was a stark uncertainty of what was to come, yet across the country and globe we united. Interior Designer Francesca Rowan-Plowden spared no time in trying to help, using her creative background to set up a charity initiative in April 2020 – Design Havens for Heroes.
Discovering The Quist: A Luxury Treehouse Experience in Herefordshire This two-story treehouse, perched atop Merry Hill, has been three years in the making: one year for design, one year for planning, and one year for physical work. Accommodating up to four guests, it combines off-grid living with modern amenities, including an ethanol-fired burner, a Swedish wood-fired hot tub, a spacious reclaimed stone bath, and luxurious bedding.