We are thrilled to announce that our colour ‘Turquoise’ has been named Paint Colour of the Year in the Homes & Gardens Design Awards. This dreamy blue is a head turning vivid colour which lifts any room at the same time as having unrivalled depth and softness. Such softness could not have been created with chemical dyes, it’s all down to the master chef artist and designer that is Edward Bulmer, using only natural earth and mineral pigments and plant-based binders. ‘Turquoise’ is a colour which transports one to crystal waters and happy days, as H&G Design Awards judge Charu Gandhi said “It reminds me of my childhood”. With a vitality that is hard to beat, Turquoise remains a universally loved colour that we have worked hard to reproduce to great effect. It looks as good in hallways as it does in bedrooms and bathrooms. Read on to discover how to use this colour in your own home and find out which colours Edward would pair it with. 'Turquoise' on the walls in Edward's hall Turkish stone as the French named the gem, was not actually originally from Turkey but the country was no doubt the trade route by which it first came to Europe. It first became popular after the publication of a recipe for the pigment ‘Prussian Blue’ in 1724 which allowed for the colour to be created. We have kept the natural pigment recipe simple to produce a clear, vibrant colour as true to the gem as to the name and which is kind to nature too! We have seen many talented designers and creatives use ‘Turquoise’ in a variety of different spaces. Sophie Robinson has used it in her master bedroom. “After five years of staring at a hideous artex ceiling, short curtains and drab walls I’m delighted to reveal our new colour scheme!”. Sophie has paired this Mediterranean sea blue with colourful fabrics and rich furniture, grounding each piece in this scheme, see more @sophierobinsoninteriors 'Turquoise' Bedroom by Sophie Robinson Interiors 'Turquoise' Bedroom by Sophie Robinson Interiors I’ve recently decorated my bedroom this incredible Turquoise and it’s bringing me all the tranquillity and optimism of the Caribbean sea. Sophie Robinson Interiors The Rose Hotel in Deal, Kent is a chic boutique seaside destination with gorgeous rooms and seriously delicious food. Their eight unique bedrooms, designed by Nicola Harding & Co, combine bold colours, luxurious beds and a mix of vintage furnishings. They have used ‘Turquoise’ in two of their bedrooms and bathrooms, pairing this colour with a bright green and pink headboard in one room and a strong pop of orange in another (colours we would definitely recommend with this shade!) and some very cool vintage furniture. Don’t delay, book your stay for the ultimate natural paint ‘seaside’ experience, rooms 3 and 8! Turquoise is a beautifully vibrant yet approachable colour – it’s a happy colour! I love that colour- so subtle and soft yet becomes very cosy at night and almost golden in the sun- extremely versatile Henriette Von Stockhausen, VSP interiors Country reception room using 'Turquoise' by Benji Lewis Interiors Country reception room using 'Turquoise' by Benji Lewis Interiors I used this joyous tone here because of its adaptability - refreshing and chic yet having a wonderfully exotic calm Benji Lewis We couldn’t agree more! ‘Turquoise’ reacts well in naturally light spaces, it looks glowing in this gorgeous country reception room in Benji’s own home. Benji is known for his flair and putting character and chic into his projects and is a great advocate of transforming a room with a lick of natural colour see more @benjilewisinteriors @mymoneypithome used 'Turquoise' in her living room @mymoneypithome used 'Turquoise' in her living room I absolutely love this turquoise, it's a beautiful optimistic colour and reminds me of warm tropical climates! Kesiah, @mymoneypithome Do you love this colour but not sure how to pair it with other shades and prints? Edward has put together a tonal and colour mood board for you of our winning ‘Turquoise’ paying close attention to the pigments used and how our other colours can complement or contrast with this shade. Turquoise Tonal Palette ‘Turquoise’ is made with blue pigment combined with a hint of yellow and green pigment so the tonal palette relies on colours which share similar pigment combinations such as ‘Verdigris’ or ‘Pea Green’. A small amount of blue pigment is added to ‘Inferior Grey’ which means its tonally consistent with ‘Turquoise’ and ‘Fawn’s’ warmer tone works well alongside the yellow pigment that’s in Turquoise. Turquoise Order a Sample Verdigris Order a Sample Pea Green Order a Sample Inferior Grey Order a Sample Fawn Order a Sample Turquoise Colour Palette ‘Turquoise’ works well with the more lightly pigmented ‘Duck Egg’ and the deeper blue ‘Vert de Mer’. As we can see in the images above pink is often a popular choice to pair with this happy blue, Edward recommends looking at ‘Rose’ for a vibrant combination but if you want a more neutral colour try ‘Clove’. Turquoise Order a Sample Duck Egg Order a Sample Vert de Mer Order a Sample Clove Order a Sample 100 60 40 20 Rose Order a Sample Guest bathroom in our vibrant 'Turquoise' at the home of Katie Wilkinson Thank you so much to Homes&Gardens for awarding us with Paint Colour of the year, we couldn’t be more thrilled! Follow the link below for the full list of winners, we are in such great company and its so inspiring to see all the talented creatives out there. SEE THE HOMES&GARDENS WINNERS SHOP OUR BLUES
Discover the new ‘Forever Favourites Collection’ Create a scheme from one room to your whole house with soft colours that work together effortlessly ensuring tonal flow and harmony. Our 12 best loved shades together in one pack. Discover the power of natural paint today.
Let the light in with Beauvamp Let the light in! Introducing Alice Moyen, founder of Beauvamp Studio. We welcome Beauvamp into our Ebury Street showroom this November with beautiful handmade lampshades.
The ubiquity of plastic in our houses and why we need to cut down Avoiding single use plastic is now accepted as common sense (though it is still not mandatory), but it is just the tip of the ‘plastic iceberg’ when it comes to our plastic addiction. So much of the plastic we buy now is unavoidable. Often this is because it makes up the packaging used to wrap and transport the goods we buy, and just as often it IS the goods we buy.
What are microplastics and how can we reduce them in mainstream paints? Microplastics, microbeads and nano particles are so tiny (measuring 0.006 to 1 millimetre, but they can be up to 5mm) that they are now everywhere! We are probably all inadvertently responsible for this as it is not mandatory to be told when they are used in a product and only a small number of their uses has been outlawed. Furthermore, plastics that are dumped in soils or water are being broken down to become microplastics.
How to decorate your space with blue hues We are often asked how to choose the right blue and which hues to avoid; people are wary of them being cold and dull. Edward Bulmer’s blues are quite the opposite with warmer undertones thanks to being packed full of the finest earth & mineral pigments. Whether you go for a green blue or more grey blue we can help you find the perfect shade for your space.
