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In his first book, The Colourful Past, architectural historian, interior designer and natural paint pioneer Edward Bulmer opens the doors to some of Britain’s finest country houses, exploring his work at Althorp, Goodwood, Pitshill House, Broughton Hall and his own Queen Anne home, Court of Noke.
Edward Bulmer represents a new generation of designers bringing fresh life to historic homes. His work blends a deep respect for classical British country house traditions with an understanding of how modern families live today. With a discerning eye for the timeless and well-worn, he pairs natural textures with rich, contemporary colour palettes – a philosophy reflected in his all-natural, toxin-free paints, which suit both traditional and eclectic interiors.
Published by Rizzoli, The Colourful Past features a foreword by The Duchess of Richmond and photography by Paul Whitbread.
Signed copies: If you would like Edward to sign your copy, please email us at info@edwardbulmerpaint.co.uk after placing your order with the recipient’s name and we will be happy to arrange this.
Colours can vary between screens, we recommend trying a Sample Pot or A5 Colour Card before buying.
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We offer all our colours in 3 unrivalled finishes which are all easy to apply, durable, breathable and toxin-free.
Our Emulsion has a soft, matt finish with 2% sheen, perfect for your walls and ceilings. It has great coverage and can be applied evenly in just 2 coats. Works flawlessly over new, primed plaster. Sold in 2.5 and 5-litre tins.
Our Water Based Eggshell has a satin finish with 20% sheen so still has a softness to it. Perfect for woodwork and metalwork this finish is easy to apply. Sold in 1 and 2.5-litre tins.
Our Water Based Gloss is our highest satin product with an 80% sheen. This product is perfect for interior and exterior woodwork and metalwork with a durable finish. Sold in 1 and 2.5-litre tins.
Brush up on your painting skills by watching our handy ‘How To’ tutorials and to make sure you are ready to get painting shop our preparatory products.
We have spent years perfecting our pioneering plant-based paints and we are proud of the product we have created using gentle chemistry and a lot of dedication to making a more sustainable paint! We believe we are pioneers in creating natural paints using plant-based ingredients instead of petrochemical derived products.
Unlike many other paint brands, what’s in our tins is on our tins! We declare all of our ingredients, read our full list of ingredients and learn more about how our paint is made.
Shipping
We work closely with our couriers, Parcel Force, to ensure your order arrives on time and in perfect condition. Like us, they are committed to excellent customer service, sustainability and being a responsible business, which is why they are our chosen courier service.
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Returns
As each paint order is freshly mixed to order, we’re unable to accept returns on paint products. Returns are accepted on preparatory products. Please refer to our T&Cs for full details.
If you have any questions or concerns about your order, or believe there may be an issue with your paint, please contact us. Our team is always happy to help.
We have used your paints to redecorate two good Regency houses, one of them Trematon Castle, both of architectural interest, and found the range and subtlety of your colours not only historically appropriate but providing an uplifting background for furniture and pictures. They enhance the proportions of every room and give each a very special atmosphere in sunlight and in …
Thank you again for all your help, and I very much look forward to choosing some more colours in due course – feeling quite inspired!
After discovering Edward Bulmer Natural Paints on one of our Grade 1 Restorations we now propose them as suppliers to all of our clients on all types of projects that we undertake. Our tradesmen find the paint itself to be of a superior quality and very easy to work with. Our clients enjoy the colour …
The thing I’ve always loved about Edward Bulmer Natural Paint is that it’s not just a flat finish, it has a real resonance to it. That’s especially true of Header, with its softness and warmth – you can almost feel the movement of light within it. It’s the perfect backdrop for our showroom, where it …
I will never use anything except Bulmer paint again, I have to say. Plus I have no idea why the decorator forums made it sound so difficult! If it’s within my capabilities, it’s within anyone’s!
Choose between our new A5 painted colour swatches or a 60ml sample pot of our high-quality emulsion. Learn more about our samples.
We have created this calculator to help you estimate the amount of paint you will need for your project. Please note that this is only an estimate, based on normal surfaces with two coats of paint.
Please check our practical painting advice - if you are painting onto a very absorbent surface, you may need more paint, and for best results, you may need to prime your surfaces.
If you end up with any leftover paint, get inspired with ways to use any excess paint - it's even compostable!
What are you painting?
Our natural matt emulsion is perfect for interior walls and ceilings.
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This estimate is based on two coats of paint and the dimensions of your room, minus the space taken by average doors and windows.
For this area, we suggest would be adequate.
Our water based eggshell or gloss is ideal for woodwork or metalwork.
This estimate is based on two coats of paint and the skirting and the doors/windows you told us about. 1 litre should cover 2-3 doors or 20m of skirting.
