A colour consultancy showcase Antiques dealer, interior stylist, sustainability warrior: online vintage homewares emporium Rock the Heirloom founder Amy Eld is on a mission to highlight how second hand furniture is great value, high quality, kinder to the planet and brings character, uniqueness and style to a room. The self-confessed antiques disruptor also has a treasure trove of lighting, quirky furniture and soft furnishings in her Surrey showroom, where she displays rare pieces of furniture and art that can’t be found elsewhere, enabling shoppers to create highly personal spaces. An avid attender of antiques fairs, markets and auctions, Amy has built up relationships with a pool of carefully chosen, reputable suppliers both in the UK and abroad, who provide rustic, industrial, mid-century and decorative staples from a range of periods. She provides a sourcing service, inspiring and helping her clients to find that special piece that sparks serious joy, whether it’s for their own home, a gift or an interior design project. Antiques are in Amy’s blood. Taken to fairs by her antiques dealer grandparents every weekend as a child sparked a passion and respect for beautiful things. She’s drawn to the extraordinary and intriguing pieces that have enjoyed a past life and are ready to be loved by someone else. Her eye for blending antique items alongside more trendy, modern pieces to create new offbeat looks has led to Rock The Heirloom being featured in Homes & Interiors and Sheer Luxe, and on the BBC. Designed by Amy Eld and photography by Kit Dixon Smith Amy’s Colour Consultancy experience When Amy embarked on her decorating journey, she remembered that she had heard about Edward Bulmer Natural Paint’s colour consultancy when visiting the Ebury Street showroom. Dealing with colour and antiques daily, Amy is used to sourcing brilliant and bright pieces to adorn homes across the UK, but when it came to bigger decisions on paint colours she admitted, “When it came to the Pimlico flat, it became clear that I needed that extra bit of help”–Amy Eld After a quick jaunt down to our London colour hub, she was met by one of our colour experts and booked an at home visit so we could see the space and have a walk through room by room. After initial visits, it’s time to discuss ideas! Taking A5’s and swatches allowed us to visualise in real time and pair with textiles, furniture and the aspects of each room. Using our breathable, pigment rich paints delighted Amy’s decorator and bought a new lease of life to the house that only natural paint can. Odourless, easy to use and environmentally friendly formulas are just a handful of the reason why you should invest in Edward Bulmer Natural Paint. 'Persian' and 'Mummy' Hallway 'Persian' on the walls and 'Mummy' on the woodwork, runner by Sophie Cooney, photography by Cathy Pyle 'Persian' on the walls and 'Mummy' on the woodwork, runner by Sophie Cooney, photograhy by Kit Dixon-Smith Persian Order a Sample Mummy Order a Sample London Brown Order a Sample Quaker Order a Sample 'Plain White' and 'Persian' Kitchen 'Persian' in the kitchen, photography by Cathy Pyle 'Persian' in the kitchen, photography by Cathy Pyle Plain White Order a Sample Persian Order a Sample French Grey Order a Sample Chocolate Order a Sample 'Aquatic' and 'Dutch Orange' Sitting Room Wall: AquaticWoodwork: Dutch Orange Photography BY Cathy Pyle Dutch Orange Order a Sample Aquatic Order a Sample Navy Blue Order a Sample Hespan Order a Sample Celadon Bedroom 'Celadon' bedroom, photography by Cathy Pyle 'Celadon' in the bedroom 'Celadon' in the bedroom 'Celadon' in the bedroom Celadon Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Hawtrey Order a Sample Cuisse de Nymphe Emue Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Aquatic Order a Sample 'Mason Pink' Bedroom 'Mason Pink' in the guest bedroom, photography by Cathy Pyle 'Mason Pink' in the guest bedroom, photography by Cathy Pyle Mason Pink Order a Sample Sea Green Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Cinnamon Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Malahide Order a Sample 'Cerullian Blue' Bedroom 'Cerullian Blue' in the bedroom, photography by Cathy Pyle Cerullian Blue Order a Sample Navy Blue Order a Sample Etruscan Brown Order a Sample Ochre Order a Sample 'Tawny' Bedroom 'Tawny' bedroom, photography by Cathy PYle Tawny Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Vert de Mer Order a Sample Trumpington Order a Sample Chocolate Order a Sample Find out more about our Colour Consultancy services, on our brand new colour consultancy pages ,there are plenty of options to choose from: Our consultants can visit you in person at home or on site You can book a virtual consultancy service or Or you can come into our London showroom, currently we are offering 30 minutes for just £30, RRP £50 All of these services will we help you create your dream scheme, after your consultancy we will send your colour palettes and follow through with advice on choosing the right paint finish and, most importantly, the correct preparation and quantities. If you haven’t yet used our paints before please start by ordering our new colour chart here. Aside from their natural provenance and sustainable and health credentials, because Edward has created the colours using 12 earth and mineral pigments you will find all colours work together in tonal harmony. You cannot go wrong!
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.
How to Choose Colours for your Period Property How do you choose colours for your period property? Every age has used colour to adorn interiors. We know this from illustrations, accounts and old paint layers. Much research has been done into historic colours and there is a wealth of advice now available to recreate period schemes.
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.
Choosing colours for a conservatory Bright conservatories with skylights can be awkward spaces to paint in colour. The trick is to find a way to absorb the light without dulling it down or overpowering it with a vivid colour or even illuminating it with something too white. Read more for all the colour tips..
