The journal
Colour advice, practical guides and news from Mylands, the London paint manufactory founded in 1884 - written by the Mylands team.
08 December 2021
White has many personalities. It can be tranquil, dramatic, fresh, modern, bright, minimalist or maximalist, traditional, shabby chic and more. There are countless shades and nuances, each read differently depending on the setting.
08 December 2021
The grandeur of a Victorian home calls for a front door colour that flatters the building. Get the colour and finish right and your front door will let your style and personality shine. Finding a shade that complements the house can be tricky, especially as Victorian properties tend to carry plenty of architectural detail and tonal variation in their materials.
12 November 2021
Mylands has named Rose Taupe™ No.292 its Colour of the Year for 2022. Originally a British Colour Council shade, this deep brownish grey has a vintage character and carries bright yellow, red and black pigments, making it a timeless neutral that is also rich and atmospheric.
12 October 2021
Mylands is proud to announce its latest collection of 12 colours, drawn from the company's extensive colour archives as a celebration of its heritage and colour legacy. The Archive Collection is rooted in the past yet carries a timeless appeal that makes each paint perfectly at home in modern interiors.
06 October 2021
Mylands is proud to announce a new partnership with York Art Gallery as its Official Paint Partner. Managed by York Museums Trust, the gallery's collection spans more than 600 years. Mylands supplied the paint for its latest exhibition, in a partnership that reflects our heritage and our passion for culture.
20 September 2021
Mylands is delighted to share a new collaboration with Sella Concept on a bespoke paint colour, along with the decoration of the Sella co-founders' own home near Hampstead Heath.
17 September 2021
12 July 2021
02 June 2021
People are growing bolder with colour and using it in fresh ways at home. Rather than defaulting to off-white woodwork, many are choosing something with more character to add interest without overwhelming a room.
12 April 2021
As we keep improving the homes we're spending so much time in, plenty of people are refreshing their rooms with new paint. This Spring has brought some intriguing colour choices, with customers still leaning bold, bright and full of colour.
17 February 2021
Mylands is delighted to add a new bespoke colour, 'Dulwich Red', created especially for Dulwich Picture Gallery. Drawing on Sir John Soane's 'Pompeian Red' from his celebrated library, this rich, warm tone has been refreshed with a touch of terracotta to bring out the light of the Gallery's remarkable Enfilade.
16 February 2021
Emily Murray founded and edits the award-winning interiors blog The Pink House (@pinkhouseliving) and wrote the book Pink House Living. Here she talks through her Mylands renovation and the passion behind her love of pink.
