Birdboxes painted in 'Cuisse de Nymphe Emue' and 'French Blue' As the season changes and nature awakens, revitalise your home with Natural Paint. Spring is a season of renewal, marked by brighter evenings, warmer days, and the vibrant colours in the garden. At Edward Bulmer Natural Paint, we believe there’s no better way to embrace the spirit of spring than by refreshing your home with our ground-breaking natural paint made with a plant based binder. Formulated with plant-based pigments, our paint not only brightens interiors but also contributes to a healthier and more sustainable space for you and your family! Decorating with natural paint offers so many benefits, rom promoting a healthier indoor environment to reducing your ecological footprint, opting for natural paint can transform your home in more ways than one! Here are 5 colours we are loving this Spring Spring sunshine yellows Yellow is a quintessential colour for Spring, evoking feelings of happiness and positivity throughout your home. There are many different shades of yellow paint colours that you can choose from depending on the feel you want to bring to your home. From deep amber tones to pastels and buttercup shades, each hue brings its own unique charm. Florence is the perfect sunshine paint. This creamy, mellow yellow is a lovely colour to brighten up a children’s nursery with it’s warm and welcoming appeal. Discover 5 ideas for colourful children’s rooms. If you are after something stronger Naples Yellow is an eruption of colour! It can be paired with other gusty colours to create a bold, statement room. For a more subtle, earthy feel, Ochre is the perfect paint for this whilst bringing character to any room. It works well in a kitchen if you are just looking for a subtle nod. . Why not try adding a pop of yellow into your kitchen, as a feature paint on cupboard doors, a ceiling or a feature wall. Yellow paints help to make a home feel warm, bright and either ready for spring or a gentle reminder of it in the colder months. 'Persian' painted in the utility, design by Kit & Co 'Naples Yellow' and 'Whiting' stripes by Lorfords Antiques, styled by Toby Lorford 'Warm Stone' painted in the utility at the home of colour consultant Emma Diaz 'Lute' on the Window Room by Max Rollitt, photography by Christopher Horwood Naples Yellow Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Lute Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Warm Stone Order a Sample Zesty Orange Paint Colours The colour orange is set to be trending for Spring/Summer 23 and paint colour is no exception, making it an excellent choice for incorporating into your home this year. Bold and eye-catching, orange can enhance your living room and has the ability to create a warmer scene reminiscent of spring sunshine whilst also bringing vibrancy. Consider bold oranges for a lively touch, or explore the subtlety of muted and peachy tones. For a statement colour that is bold and full of energy, try Malahide, which pairs well with an intense blue and would work equally well as an accent of colour within a minimalist interior. Dutch Orange is the perfect orange/coral shade and would work wonderfully in any space. Perfect for add an understated pop of colour to a small bathroom or to brighten up a living room. The warmth and range of tones within the spectrum of the colour orange is vast, from apricots to terracotta tones, it is sure to bring an earthy or punchy elegance to any space. 'Brick' in the drawing room of Louise Roe 'Dutch Orange' by Sean Anthony Pritchard 'Hespan' for Alpha Kilo, curation by Alice Leigh and Grandy Art Brick Order a Sample Dutch Orange Order a Sample Malahide Order a Sample Baby Blue Spring Colours Light blues are reminiscent of the Spring sky on a sunny day. They can bring a refreshing and serene atmosphere throughout your home. There are many different shades of light blue to choose from, and can work in a variety of spaces. Lucca is evocative of a cloudless summer sky and can bring a youthful, luminescent feel to a room. It’s soothing and uplifting, making it perfect for an infant’s room or nursery. Bleu Turc is a lovely light blue that will work well in both ultra-modern interiors and period properties. Warm and exotic, this light blue is based on turquoise mixed into white, so providing a beautiful and unique colour, perfect for lightening a bedroom or bathroom and creating a calm and relaxing ambience. You can further enhance the room by incorporating coloured furniture and accessories, such as pink, to create a harmonious and uplifting space. 'Sky Blue' photographed by Paul Whitbread 'Ethereal Blue' painted in the country house of Carlos Garcia 'Duck Egg' at Dorfold Hall, photography by Paul Whitbread Ethereal Blue Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Sky Blue Order a Sample Duck Egg Order a Sample Pastel Pink Interior Paint Colours Pastel pinks and blush tones are popular Spring colours, offering a soft and delicate backdrop for your interior. These shades act as versatile neutrals that can effortlessly complement a variety of darker tones. Rose is a beautiful bright and fashionable hue and is the perfect Spring paint colour. This strong, refined tone can brighten any space. Cuisse de Nymphe Emue is the ultimate dusty pink and provides sophistication and historical resonance, working especially well in a bedroom or kitchen. It provides a nod towards pink without being too bright and overpowering. If you’re looking for another lighter-hued option. Pink is the undercurrent in so many materials used for masonry, from stone to terracotta or brick, this is what makes it such a great colour for walls. This colour exudes a gender-neutral confidence that flatters and inspires, try our Mason Pink for a deeper, plaster-esque feel Whether you are looking to add a touch of elegance to a living room or create a soothing ambience in a bedroom, pastel pinks are a perfect choice. They also pair well with a variety of other colours, such as greens, for a harmonious, fresher appearance. For more tips on painting with pink take a look at our ‘How to decorate with Pinks blog’. 'Jonquil' at Court of Noke 'Cuisse de Nymphe Emue' by Anna Haines 'Lilac Pink' in the Hallway at Court of Noke Jonquil Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Cuisse de Nymphe Emue Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Lilac Pink Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Spring Green’s Green is not only a symbol of nature but also a versatile and timeless colour choice for Spring. From earthy hues to calming sage and invigorating pistachio, green offers a wide range of possibilities making it a versatile colour. Invisible Green is a beautiful and popular choice, comparative to green grass and would work well in a hallway, sitting room or even conservatory. This striking colour is a firm favourite amongst customers and interior designers. Whether you’re painting the whole room or opting for a feature wall, this colour provides the perfect verduous statement. If you are after a softer green Roger is a great choice, often referred to as ‘spring in a tin’, crisp and inviting and can be paired with different viridescent hues to make a statement room or something more subtle. Tea Green is a deeper green but still makes the perfect Spring colour which oozes confidence but remains deferential enough to complement architectural features and create a sophisticated setting. This paint will work well in Georgian, Victorian, and Edwardian houses as the natural paint is well-made for period homes. And how could we leave out Invisible Green, when you just want to bring the outside, in! Greens can be used to paint an entire room, window trims, cupboards or even ceilings and can transform your space into a serene oasis. 'Verdigris' and 'Sea Green', photography by Paul Whitbread 'Invisible Green' in the hallway at Court of Noke 'Pea Green' stripes at The Swan at Southrop by Thyme, photography by Helen Cathcart
How to Choose the Right Paint Finish Choosing the right paint finish is important and we aim to ensure that you get perfect results in your home decorating. So here is your guide on how to pick the right paint finish for different rooms and surfaces.
The Power of Natural Pigments: Issue 3 It’s all about the ‘not so mellow’ Chrome Yellow. Discover its provenance and find out more about selecting the perfect yellows from our range.
The Crossover Project: Making Art Not Waste To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the London Design Festival we are hosting a dynamic exhibition in collaboration with The Crossover Project featuring a host of talented emerging artists represented by Bleur Gallery. The Crossover Project is a new initiative connecting the worlds of design, fashion and art through the values of circularity – in a bid to reduce waste.
The Most Stylish Interiors for Spring: Healthy Homes It’s no secret that our environments influence the way we feel, think and act. Most of us desire good health and our home is the environment where we spend the most time in.
