When it comes to paints, these days, we're spoiled for choice and the palette has been vastly expanded by the historic paints revival. Where to start? We'll show you the leading suppliers of paints and wood finishes. Also specialist painters who can be commissioned for all types of decorative paint finishes, including trompe l'oeil and marbling.
Traditional, timeless, reclaimed and antique, The House Directory‘s English Country Homes shopping edit takes its inspiration from the glamour, the heritage and the grandeur of stately homes, historical houses and majestic country piles. 1. Be inspired by this beautiful book...
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Ruth Mottershead, creative director of Little Greene, answers TheHouseDirectory's questions about paint colours and finishes in this indispensable guide...
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Home owners and designers can agonise endlessly over the unlimited paint options available for interiors. Paint colours set the tone and personality of our spaces making a huge impact for better or worse. Here is an easy to follow guide...
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Little Greene has just launched a capsule collection of perfect pinks, marking Breast Cancer Awareness month. ‘Pink’ comprises eight related pink shades, from soft delicate tones to bolder hues. Designed to work harmoniously together and with other Little Greene shades,...
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Paint & Paper Library was founded over twenty years ago by London-based interior designer and acclaimed colour expert, David Oliver. Now under new ownership, the brand has relaunched its two palettes of 85 ‘Original Colours’ and 95 ‘Architectural Colours’ and...
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St John the Evangelist Church in Shobdon, Herefordshire is an extremely important work of Georgian architecture with a beautifully intact interior and matching furniture – an outstanding example of the ‘Strawberry Hill Gothick’ style. Edward Bulmer, architectural historian, interior designer...
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