Words by our colour consultant Fiona de Lys Bright conservatories with skylights can be awkward spaces to paint in colour. The trick is to find a way to absorb the light without dulling it down or overpowering it with a vivid colour or even illuminating it with something too white. Here the light falls into this South facing room, which also receives cooler morning light and so two colours have been cleverly used to capture the warmth from above and then tone it down at eye level where it reads onto the cooler East side of the room. ‘Brimstone‘ above carries a lightened and lively yellow quality to it, and would be rather intense at this lower level, but when paired with ‘Dove‘, the light softens down and the illusion is an almost invisible colour with warmth in mind. It’s tempered down by combining it with ‘Dove‘, which gives it a little bit of neutral depth further down the wall. If you have panelling, you could use it on panelling, maybe on architrave and skirting and window frames particularly. Try a mid deep blue such as ‘Vert de Mer’ as an accent colour for a doorway, or maybe ‘Mummy’ on the skirting and wood trim. Brimstone Dove Vert de Mer Mummy 'Brimstone' on the walls, with 'Dove' on the panelling. Photography by Paul Whitbread @paul_whitbread_photo 'Brimstone' on the walls, with 'Dove' on the panelling. Photography by Paul Whitbread @paul_whitbread_photo 'Brimstone' and 'Dove' in the conservatory with 'Jonquil' full colour on the walls in the adjoining room. Photography by Paul Whitbread @paul_whitbread_photo No matter which room, aspect or lighting, these blogs along with the reels over on our Instagram page @edwardbulmerpaint will be your starting point to building an interior scheme with complete colour confidence. If you already have one of our natural paint colours in your interior but are looking for a woodwork or a ceiling colour to pair it with, or perhaps you would like to paint a wall, woodwork colour and cabinetry all different then this is the guide for you. We shall simply help you ‘get the look’ and you can drop all the samples into your basket with just a click. BOOK YOUR CONSULTANCY APPOINTMENT HERE
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!
Put a spring in your step with Edward Bulmer Natural Paint There’s nothing better than the feeling of Spring. Brighter evenings, warmer days, flowers blooming, and there’s plenty of Spring inspired colours at Edward Bulmer Natural Paint to help you brighten your interiors. One of the easiest ways to refresh your home for the season is by incorporating fresh and vibrant Spring colour palettes. In this blog, we will explore five spring paint colours that will bring a sense of warmth, brightness, and renewal to your living space.
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.
Celebrating the World of Fine Art, Antiques and Design: The British Antiques Dealers’ Association – BADA Week 2021 This week is the British Antiques Dealers’ Association Week 2021, which is running until the 17th of October. BADA Week is a nation-wide series of events to celebrate the diverse and outstanding community the BADA represents. To highlight the benefit of visiting their members’ galleries, exhibition spaces, collections and specialities in person with an exciting offering of events both in person and online.
Using darker colours for a South or West facing room Darker colours can work really well for eating spaces, especially for a South or West aspect like this one. They give a sense of intimacy and containment and work exceptionally well in library areas and snug rooms. Click here to read more..
How to Make the Most out of Small Spaces There is a palette of possibilities when tackling small room designs, whether you’re in a cosy apartment, a quaint cottage, or even just decorating a small downstairs loo or an attic bedroom.
5 Glorious Green Interior Colour Ideas How to Decorate with Greens. As much as we love greens we know they are not always everyone’s go-to colour, so we have got a host of glorious green interior inspiration to give you colour confidence and learn the nuances of the hue to make it a statement colour or a subtle addition in your home, from soft earthy greens to bold statement shades.