The hallway is often the first impression visitors have of your home, and it serves as a traditional space that connects different rooms and is the ‘anchor’ of the house. To create a welcoming and harmonious entryway we take a look at seven ways you can transform your space with natural colour. Aspect Matters: Consider your hallway as a canvas waiting to be transformed not just a space to travel through. Whether it’s a narrow corridor or a spacious entryway, the right design elements can enhance its aesthetic appeal. From eye-catching wall art to strategically placed mirrors that amplify light and space, we have curated a few ideas below that caters to diverse tastes and spaces. Let There Be Light: Lighting is a pivotal factor that can transform the ambiance of your hallway. Create a warm and welcoming atmosphere with stylish fixtures that not only illuminate the space but also add a touch of elegance. Whether it’s a statement pendant light or chic wall sconces, light plays a crucial part with colour choosing. Connecting Spaces Harmoniously: A well-designed hallway seamlessly connects different areas of your home. Consider the hallway as a thread that ties together the various rooms. Our colours work in tonal harmony that not only enhance the hallways appeal but also complement the design elements of adjacent spaces, ensuring a cohesive and harmonious flow throughout your home. Inviting: Your hallway should be more than just a passageway; it should be a retreat that welcomes people into your home. A Golden Entrance The earthy, tobacco yellow ‘Trumpington’ creates the most warm and inviting entryway. For more hallway inspiration in ‘Trumpington’ and other colours see here. Trumpington Hallway, designed by Nigel Slater Trumpington Hallway, designed by Nigel Slater Trumpington Order a Sample London Brown Order a Sample Lute Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Creami Colour Order a Sample A Calming Entrance with Soft Neutrals Edward Bulmer Natural Paint offers a range of soft neutrals that can instantly create a calming and inviting entrance. The warm and soft shade ‘Lilac Pink’ sets a tranquil tone as you step inside. See Edward’s own hallway painted in this warm, soft neutral here. 'Lilac Pink' Hallway, designed by Thea Speke and photography by Micheal Sinclair Lilac Pink Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Quaker Order a Sample Plain White Order a Sample Whiting Order a Sample Create Depth with Moody Hues For a dramatic and cosy feel, experiment with deeper moody colours such as ‘Brunswick Green Deep’. This hue can add depth and character to your hallway, making it feel intimate and inviting. Use on accent walls or paneling for a classic yet contemporary look. 'Brunswick Green Deep' Hallway at Duredon Farm Brunswick Green Deep Order a Sample Stone White Order a Sample Sang de Boeuf Order a Sample Pea Green Order a Sample Go Green If you would like to inject your hallway with personality and character, consider using a vibrant colour that brings the outside in and vice versa. The ‘Invisible Green’ hallway at Edward’s family home in Herefordshire has a sophisticated yet playful touch, read more about this South facing hallway here. Invisible Green Hallway Invisible Green Hallway Invisible Green Order a Sample Spanish White Order a Sample Drab Green Order a Sample Nicaragua Order a Sample Bold and Bright Blue is a colour that evokes a sense of tranquility and calm, making it an excellent choice for your hallway. The beautiful rich ‘French blue’ brings a timeless charm to your hallway. Incorporate framed artwork and a statement mirror to create an inviting and elegant entry way. French Blue Hallway, as featured in House & Garden, photography by Paul Massey French Blue Order a Sample Whiting Order a Sample Inferior Grey Order a Sample Clove Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Timeless Elegance Edward Bulmer Natural Paint offer a range of neutral colours that can instantly elevate the look of your hallway. ‘Lute’ is a yellow brownish hue that can create a timeless and inviting atmosphere. Natural hues can make your hallway feel bright and spacious while providing an elegant backdrop for your artwork and decor. 'Lute' Hallway, by Carlos Garcia Interiors, photography by Christopher Horwood Lute Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Fair White Order a Sample Creami Colour Order a Sample Clay Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 A Pop of Colour Add a pop of energy and personality to your hallway by using stripes and interior woodwork to make a bold statement. The vibrant colours of ‘Brick’ and ‘Tea Green’ are complimented by ‘White Lead’ and ‘Milk White’ to create a visually striking effect. 'Brick', 'Tea Green', 'White Lead', and 'Milk White' Hallway, designed by Brooke Copp-Barton Brick Order a Sample Tea Green Order a Sample White Lead Order a Sample Milk White Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Our founder Edward Bulmer has created colours which convey unrivalled depth and light, whilst protecting the planets’ finite resources by using plant-based, plastic free, natural ingredients. Using our beautiful natural paints means your walls will not give off any harmful toxins and you can go to sleep the same day as painting with its odourless finish. For more room inspiration like this head over to our gallery, blog and social media pages.
Join us at The Colour Club If there was ever a time for a little indulgence, love and colour in all our lives, now is certainly it. So we are launching a new initiative to inspire you with our beautiful natural colours and to enhance positivity in your home.
Originally Hand-Painted Biophilic Botanical Wallcoverings At Edward Bulmer Natural Paint we love to support and collaborate with small brands who, like us, have a deep respect and passion for nature and our planet. Beautiful by George create 100% plastic-free mural wallcoverings which are both eco-friendly and beautiful: the sustainable ‘Spring Tonic’ collection embodies our philosophy of having a light touch on the earth.
Designing Havens for Heroes When we think back to a year ago, there was a stark uncertainty of what was to come, yet across the country and globe we united. Interior Designer Francesca Rowan-Plowden spared no time in trying to help, using her creative background to set up a charity initiative in April 2020 – Design Havens for Heroes.
Sunshine in a tin : how to decorate with yellows Our yellows really do bring the sunshine in and whether you prefer mellow to bold we will have the perfect colour for you. Embracing colour can revive your home and help you breathe new life into your interiors.
