You know that feeling when you rearrange your furniture and suddenly your room feels brand new? Now imagine that feeling, but multiplied, just by painting your bedroom a new colour. If your room’s been looking a little tired or just doesn’t feel quite right anymore, a fresh coat of paint might be exactly what you need. It’s one of the quickest, easiest, and most cost effective ways to breathe new life into your space. No major renovations are required, no (or minimal!) stress—just a few hours, a brush, and a natural paint colour that makes you feel good. Blue Bedrooms We are often asked about blues as there is a misconception that blue means cold. The blues at Edward Bulmer Natural Paint are completely the opposite. The earth and mineral pigments we use imbue our blues with warm undertones. With 21 blues to choose from, we can help you find the perfect shade for your room and soft furnishings within it. Cerullian Blue. Credit: Amy Eld Ethereal Blue: Credit: Carlos Garcia Interios Fair Blue. Credit: OKA Sea Green. Credit: Kate Guinness, photography James McDonald Cerullian Blue Order a Sample Ethereal Blue Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Fair Blue Order a Sample Sea Green Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Green Bedrooms Green is Edward’s favourite colour and it is evident in the particular beauty and variety of our greens. From strong and vibrant, such as Olympian Green to deeper warm tones like Verdigris and Light Olive Green our colours all embrace nature and bring the outside in. For a softer paler tone, Eau de Nile is the perfect calm bedroom backdrop. Light Olive Green. Credit: Elizabeth Hay Design. Photography: Jonathan Bond Verdigris. Credit: Number One Bruton Olympian Green Eau de Nile. Credit: Headboard Workshop Light Olive Green Order a Sample Verdigris Order a Sample Olympian Green Order a Sample Eau de Nile Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 We wanted a paint that was multi-facetted and felt unusual without being shouty; something mercurial and complex to suit the character of the building and the people who pass through the doors - Verdigris is complicated in the best possible way: green / blue / light / dark / cold / warm - difficult to pin down and therefore never boring. Claudia Waddam Pink Bedrooms Pinks are very restful tones to pick for a bedroom. Bright and cheerful, such as Rose looks fabulous paired with greens and spots of red in this bedroom by Rita Konig. For a warmer tone, our Jonquil is grown up and versatile, and will bring a touch of warmth without being overpowering. Cuisse de Nymphe Emue and Mason Pink are both dusky pinks that are not too feminine and both suit bedrooms for those of all ages. Cuisse de Nymphe Emue. Credit: Rita Konig Mason Pink. Credit: Amy Eld Jonquil. Credit: Louise Roe Rose. Credit: Rita Konig Cuisse de Nymphe Emue Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Mason Pink Order a Sample Jonquil Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Rose Order a Sample Deeper Colours for Bedrooms If you’re craving a bedroom that feels a little more grounded, dramatic, or just extra cosy, consider leaning into deeper tones, like warm reds, (Brick) earthy terracottas (Header) and deeper browns (Etruscan Brown). These colours bring warmth, character, and a touch of sophistication to your space. Our natural colours are extra grounding, and will bring a sense of calm and stability. Brick. Credit: Mimi Montagu Trumpington. Credit: Lily Bungay Header. Credit: Max Rollitt Etruscan Brown. Credit: OKA Brick Order a Sample Trumpington Order a Sample Header Order a Sample Etruscan Brown Order a Sample At the end of the day, your bedroom should be a place that feels right for you, whether that means soft and serene, warm and earthy, or bold and dramatic. The beauty of our paint is that it’s the perfect way to totally shift the mood and personality of your room. So don’t be afraid to experiment. Trust your instincts. Pick a colour that makes you feel something—calm, happy, grounded, inspired—and let your walls do the rest. Don’t stop with just the walls – consider painting the ceiling and woodwork the same colour. Explore our blog on drenching … or you can even pick stripes!
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.
Big Tent Festival: Exploring Big Conversations At its core the Big Tent Festival and Foundation is about making a difference by actively supporting the new conversations, approaches and leaders required to refresh our political discourse.
A Grand Tour: Elegant Edinburgh House The owners of this beautiful, late Georgian former manse situated in the East Lothian village of Prestonpans have opened their doors to give us a grand tour of their home and the colours they have used to restore the property.
How to Choose Colours for your Period Property How do you choose colours for your period property? Every age has used colour to adorn interiors. We know this from illustrations, accounts and old paint layers. Much research has been done into historic colours and there is a wealth of advice now available to recreate period schemes.
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.
