Choosing the perfect white for your space is no mean feat. Join us in a good read on how to choose the right white. Edward Bulmer Natural Paint have a range of whites to choose from, all perform splendidly in day to evening light, are designed to last and are truly timeless hues. Silver White walls with Invisible Green on the kitchen cabinets, Contractor: Build Nine and Photography by Lucy Butler-Walters From whites to off-whites, ivories to ashen, we can find the perfect white for your space. We have a wonderful white selection of natural emulsion and water-based eggshell, with an extensive and beautiful range of neutral shades to choose from. Edward believes that the best-off whites are tinted with earth pigments: yellow ochre, red ochre, raw umber and a little black. These will have warmth and a bit of hue, ranging from yellow to red and through to green and grey. What works best is determined by ‘uncoloured’ elements in the room like stone or wood. Some off whites look too bright against deep colours or old furnishings and others can look too muddy for a modern and airy aesthetic. Top tip – it is useful to pick a white with an undertone that suits the rest of the colours in the room. Read our Lifting the Lid campaign where we simply explain the misunderstandings about mainstream paint and why it’s time for change. Milk White. Thyme, England Fine WhiteFine White study. Interior design: Kerri Lipsitz. Photograph: Mariell Hansen Whether you are embarking on a new project or having a refresh, choosing a shade of white for your room or ceiling can turn out to be a lot trickier than you initially think. If you are looking to paint panelling, then Milk White won’t let you down. It is Edward’s favourite white to use and it’s fitting he has drenched his home office in it. Milk White also makes for a great bathroom colour, as well as Fine White with its subtle magnolia undertones, it’s a fresh take on an old classic. Milk White office belonging to Edward Bulmer with photography by Paul Whitbread Fine White Order a Sample Milk White Order a Sample Silver White Order a Sample Invisible Green Order a Sample Ceilings Ceilings must never be overlooked, and are often referred to as the ‘fifth wall’. You’ll want to go a little warmer for this or risk getting a very cold looking room. Spanish White and Canova from the Chatsworth Collection are head colour consultant Emma Bulmer’s go-to ceiling whites. For a hint of colour you could opt for Jonquil 20% with its subtle pink undercurrent. To find out more about our ‘Shade Collection’, click here. A Spanish White ceiling with walls in Cinnamon 60%. Interior design by Mimi Montagu Canova White from The Chatsworth Collection. Credit: Anna Batchelor Eau de Nile 60% with Spanish White ceiling. Interior design by Mimi Montagu Sang de Boeuf with Spanish White ceiling Interior design by Mimi Montagu New Canova Order a Sample Eau de Nile Order a Sample Cinnamon Order a Sample Sang de Boeuf Order a Sample Stone White Stone White is the darkest of the white shades at Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. This tone is based on one of the planet’s oldest materials and will stand the test of time and hold its own in any space. Pairing nicely with darker shades it’s a great option if you love neutral colours but want some added character. Stone White walls with ceiling in White Lead and woodwork in Creami Colour. By Katie Wilkinson. Photography: Sean Begle Pearl Colour The iridescence of a pearl is hard to capture without seeming shiny but Edward has created such a tone. Pearl Colour contains a mix of four pigments to give it depth. It is perfect when used in a sunlit space and looks beautiful in alcoves. This well rounded white works well with lighter woodwork. Pearl Colour and Silver White Rose Tinted White One of Edward’s most popular, this blushing white brings softness and warmth to a space with the smallest hint of reddy/pink and has in the past been described as ‘more of a mood than a colour’. It is a favourite in bedroom and bathroom decoration. Order a sample pot online and judge for yourself. Rose Tinted White Bedroom at the home of interior designer Carlos Garcia Everywhere White A new white from our Chatsworth Collection, Everywhere White is inspired by the warm grey undertones of Derbyshire stones. Edward says this really is ‘the white that works everywhere’. Bringing subtle tone to walls, it works equally well on woodwork and trims when paired with the deeper hues from the Chatsworth Collection, such as the deep red, Burlington. Everywhere White. Credit: Anna Batchelor Burlington. Credit: Photopia Fine White Often compared to a ‘not quite magnolia’ this is a luxurious white and is well paired with greyish undertones to avoid coldness in any room. This is a popular colour in bathrooms due to being creamy without the starkness of a pure or plain white. Fine White Order a Sample New Everywhere White Order a Sample Stone White Order a Sample Pearl Colour Order a Sample Rose Tinted White Order a Sample Lilac Pink Order a Sample New Burlington Order a Sample Fine WhiteFine White, Interior Design by Kerri Lipsitz. Photography: Mariell-Hansen Fine White hallway Spanish White Whilst it may be an incredibly popular white for that ‘fifth’ wall – the ceiling, this white wonder works perfectly on the other four walls too. Conjuring up daydreams of the Mediterranean, Spanish white resembles the whitewashed stone of old buildings in sleepy Spanish villages. A mix of a bright white with a hint of yellow and ochre, it will uplift a hallway when mixed with other earthy tones. Spanish White on walls and ceiling. Bullclough Art Retreat Spanish White on walls and ceiling. Bullclough Art Retreat Chatsworth Cream This creamy off-white has enough depth for walls due to it’s warm blend of earth pigments. The original colour has been used widely throughout Chatsworth and Edward has recreated it so it can be enjoyed by all. It works in properties of all ages, be it a cottage or a castle! Chatsworth Cream. Credit: Lorfords Antiques Water Glass This is a sophisticated white and has a blue/green undertone without being cold or stark. We love it paired with deep greens and greys. It can help you achieve a contemporary feel and is also lovely on woodwork. Water Glass sitting room by Antony Olivier-Duthie, AD of Edinburgh Antony Olivier-Duthie, AD of Edinburgh The Edward Bulmer array of paint hues are our recommended foundation to residential and commercial projects providing an unrivalled depth and backdrop to our interiors commissions. Moreover, the natural qualities allow rooms to ‘breathe’, particularly important to those Clients with period properties. Our go-to colours include ‘Water Glass’ for a cool contemporary feel, together with the likes of Creami Colour and Milk White for more of a traditional atmosphere. New Chatsworth Cream Order a Sample Milk White Order a Sample Lucca Order a Sample French Blue Order a Sample Indigo Order a Sample Redecorating or just need a bit of friendly advice? Book a colour consultancy with one of our colour experts.
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