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Home » Shop » The Colourful Past: Edward Bulmer and the English Country House

The Colourful Past: Edward Bulmer and the English Country House

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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.

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Colours can vary between screens,
we recommend trying a Sample Pot or A5 Colour Card before buying.

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Colours can vary between screens, we recommend trying a Sample Pot or A5 Colour Card before buying.

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.

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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.

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Invisble Green is anything but Invisible! It is so full of energy without being tiring. It has an incredible depth to it and turns any room into a jewel that feels alive.  

Franky Ridgeon, Interior Designer

I highly recommend this paint, literally liquid gold! It’s been a privilege to use this natural paint; breathable, amazing coverage and environmentally friendly

Victor Flacon, VF Painters & Decorators

I knew I wanted to paint the ceiling yellow the minute I saw this room, and specifically this colour, Naples Yellow.  it is the most hopeful and happiest colour, and makes me think of Positano beach umbrellas – particularly as I can see the sea from the window.   It’s my bedroom ceiling, so it’s …

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