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. Introducing the show stopping ‘Violet Carmine’ Carmine has become a generic term for deep purplish reds and has been in use since antiquity. It was originally derived from organic sources, such as the roots of trees like Indian Madder or plants like Dyer’s Bugloss (Alkanet) or even from crushed Cochineal beetles . The dye produced was not very opaque and the resultant colours were often known as ‘Lakes’. There was and still is, a significant trade in Cochineal for food, makeup and pharmaceutical colouring, but it comes at a high cost for the female beetles as 70,000 are required to make 1lb of pigment! An illustration of cochineal collection below shows how early Mesoamericans discovered that pinching an insect found on cacti yielded a blood red dye, seen a Mexican priest and scientist José Antonio de Alzate y Ramírez, 1777 (Newberry Library, Edward E. Ayer Manuscript Collection). Edward has selected a Violet Carmine that is a Spinel pigment from the latin for thorn, referring to its crystaline structure, processed from oxides of magnesium aluminate. It is a more reliable and happier outcome for beetles and vegans. It is also a useful addition to colours where Red Ochre or Vermilion do not impart enough blue in colours like ‘Rose‘ and in ‘Navy Blue’ it imparts more red to the shade. Navy Blue Rose Violet Carmine gives its all in the new deep red ‘Pompadour’ in this dining room and the lovely ‘Lavender’ on the cabinets and island of this family kitchen. If you would like to try some of these we now have A5 painted swatches available as well as the sample pots in each colour. We really recommend that you test our colours in situ before you make a final decision and observing how the time of day, type of light and different aspects of the room affect the colour. Our natural paints are packed full of these earth and mineral pigments and have an extraordinary and unrivalled response to light with a super soft finish so we know you will be pleased with the result. Pompadour Lavender For more colour inspiration please follow us on Instagram @edwardbulmerpaint and @edward_bulmer and if you love Pinterest @Edwardbulmerpaint Our social network has never been more important. A safe place where we can all support and inspire one another. We will continue to share our colours in your wonderful homes. Watch this space for more design tips from Edward and brilliant creative ideas for your home. Please keep in touch and keep sharing all your paint projects and rooms #edwardbulmerpaint
How to Decorate with Pinks Pinks have undoubtedly been one of our hottest colours for some time now with best sellers; Jonquil, Lilac Pink and Cuisse de Nymphe Emue. If we’d known they would become so popular we might have given them less risque and unpronounceable names, but it seems every one has wanted some of that aroused nymph’s thigh on their walls from studies to bathrooms, period to modern.
Hallway Ideas to Make an Entrance We are here to help with your hall or hallway colour conundrums! Serving up some serious inspiration and top do’s and don’ts when it comes to decorating your hall or hallway spaces.
Kitchen Colourways with Emma Diaz and Jim Lawrence Jim Lawrence has created a superior collection of hand crafted home furnishings including lighting, curtain poles and more, in the most exquisite finishes. We played a small part in their collaboration on finding the perfect finish for your Kitchen, with our colour consultant Emma Diaz.
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.
How to Paint a Wall in Our Emulsion We give you our tried and tested method for how to paint your wall. This tutorial includes EVERYTHING you need to know about what equipment you will need, how to prepare your space, how to paint your wall like a pro!
Haines Collection: Reducing Waste in the Interiors Industry Edward Bulmer and Jules Haines, founder of Haines Collection, talk about reducing waste in the interiors industry on the new Haines Collection YouTube series ‘Sustainable Interiors’.
Wicklewood x Edward Bulmer Natural Paint Colour Guide In the first edition, five cult paint colours – from the softest pink to vibrant green – with top expert tips on how to style them in your own home. All you need to do is sign up to our Colour Club to reserve and receive your FREE beautiful first issue.
