On the paint road at Manchester Art Gallery Paint has always ultimately been a backdrop to beautiful furniture, pictures and fabrics. This extends beyond the domestic space and into public spaces, so we are thrilled that we are now working with the Manchester Art Gallery as their official paint sponsors, it’s a joy to see our colours serve as backdrops to so much culture, history and beauty.
Colour is King: Edward Bulmer’s first interior design book In his very first book published by Rizzoli, The Colourful past: Edward Bulmer and the English Country House, Edward takes readers through the keyhole into his most memorable work in some of Britain’s finest buildings, including: Althorp, Princess Diana’s childhood home, the Prime Minister’s official country residence, Chequers, Goodwood and Pitshill House, as well as his own Queen Anne House in Herefordshire.
Christmas pop-up with Louise Roe & Sharland England at our London Showroom This festive season we are delighted to welcome Sharland England to our showroom on the Pimlico Road. Do pop in to browse Sharland England’s gorgeous rattan furniture and tabletop collection; from best-selling vases and trays to exquisite and unique ceramics and linens, whether you are gifting or creating your own beautiful Christmas table there is something for everyone.
Colour in the Landscape by Pete Beckett In our London Showroom we are hosting a collection of colourful works by artist Pete Beckett. This exhibition shows a range of paintings with a variety of different subjects from abstract landscapes to more figurative depictions.
Berdoulat & Bulmer in Bath and Beyond We celebrate the meeting of two creative masterminds, Patrick Williams of Berdoulat Interior Design and our own founder Edward Bulmer. Both share an appreciation of nature, heritage, architecture, craftsmanship and colour. So much so that Edward invited Patrick to his home to redesign and reimagine the beautiful dining room in his Queen Anne house.
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.
In the Press with Edward Bulmer this week In the Press, see all of our latest press features and articles!
Our Guide to ‘Eco-Friendly’ Paint With a multitude of sins being hidden behind that ‘eco-friendly’ label we have done our own guide to ‘eco-friendly’ paint, which will hopefully help you navigate the greenwashing and know what to look out for, how to decide if something is really as ec0-conscious as it says and unpacking some commonly used ‘eco’ credentials.
Hallway Ideas to Make an Entrance We are here to help with your hall or hallway colour conundrums! Serving up some serious inspiration and top do’s and don’ts when it comes to decorating your hall or hallway spaces.
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.
Stay Cool and Chic this Summer with Mondo Corsini If you like us are forever searching for beautiful clothes made from natural materials then you may have already discovered the timeless designs by Mondo Corsini. From the pages of our favourite weekend supplements to the grids of fashion icon Laura Fantacci and sustainable champion Ginnie Chadwyck-Healey it is a brand that we have been coveting for some time.
Our Summer Exhibition: ‘Nurture’ by Saskia Saunders Our new showroom is a space for conscious collaboration and we are excited to be exhibiting Saskia Saunders’ exhibition ‘Nurture’ which is a selection of works created with natural materials and our plant-based paints.
Kitchen Colourways with Emma Diaz and Jim Lawrence Jim Lawrence has created a superior collection of hand crafted home furnishings including lighting, curtain poles and more, in the most exquisite finishes. We played a small part in their collaboration on finding the perfect finish for your Kitchen, with our colour consultant Emma Diaz.
Big Tent Festival: Exploring Big Conversations At its core the Big Tent Festival and Foundation is about making a difference by actively supporting the new conversations, approaches and leaders required to refresh our political discourse.
Indulge your inner ‘rebel’ with colour! We are delighted to introduce you to our latest colour crush with That Rebel House, not only masters of curating artisan crafted textiles and vintage homeware but also of pairing contrasting colours effortlessly.
Petra Palumbo: Homeware in the Highlands Petra Palumbo creates gorgeous homeware products designed with the environment in mind, Petra’s signature carafe and tumbler set was created as a stylish plastic bottle alternative and her eponymous homeware company followed. Petra opened her first flagship store late last year, it truly is a haven for homeware.
Colour Consultancy With A Difference… Spoilt for choice or don’t know where to start? Our Colour Consultancy services are here to help you…we know that it can feel totally overwhelming to choose from numerous paint brands, 1000’s of different colours, even 100’s of different versions of the same colour!
As seen In: Glorious Interiors Features There is nothing more indulgent than taking time out to enjoy and digest our favourite glossy magazines, in today’s crazy digital world it seems even more important to have this screen -free ‘me’ time. As a small independent brand any press coverage we receive really get the office dancing!
Discover a World of Modern Apothecary at Anatomē Introducing Anatomē! The chicest modern apothecary solving you every health and nutritional need. Much like us this brand has health and wellness at its core. Founder, Brendan Murdock, is passionate about the apothecaries of old that dispensed herbal remedies, potions and lotions to support health and wellbeing.
The Talk of the ‘Ton’: How to Recreate the Wonder of ‘Bridgerton’ in your own Home If you haven’t already watched the glorious Bridgerton, or even if you aren’t a fan, then you now have another excuse. The Houses! There has been much speculation on the beautiful architecture, with wisteria in permanent bloom, Wedgwood blue hues and opulence in abundance. What is not to love!
Why use breathable paint? Breathability is one of the words that comes up a lot when talking about paint so we are going to break down the meaning of breathability, the benefits of choosing a breathable paint and what makes our paint breathable.