The journal

Colour advice, practical guides and news from Mylands, the London paint manufactory founded in 1884 - written by the Mylands team.

Choosing an Alternative to White

21 January 2026

Choosing an Alternative to White

Six Stylish Green Bathroom Ideas

14 January 2026

Six Stylish Green Bathroom Ideas

The January Edit

01 January 2026

The January Edit

As the new year unfolds, explore our January Edit, a palette of six shades designed to inspire and elevate your home. These considered colours capture the clarity, calm and renewed optimism that define January.

Breathing Colour into Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World

18 December 2025

Breathing Colour into Cecil Beaton's Fashionable World

Step into Cecil Beaton's fashionable world at the National Portrait Gallery, where our paints infuse each room with vibrant colour and energy, bringing his timeless portraits and unmistakable vision vividly to life.

Sussy Cazalet's Terracotta-Toned Cottage

03 December 2025

Sussy Cazalet's Terracotta-Toned Cottage

Seen in Press & Social — Late Winter 2025

26 November 2025

Seen in Press & Social — Late Winter 2025

Save Time This Christmas with Spraying

25 November 2025

Save Time This Christmas with Spraying

A Kitchen in Bloom: A Conversation with Cherrywood Bespoke

19 November 2025

A Kitchen in Bloom: A Conversation with Cherrywood Bespoke

Designing with Purpose: Sustainable Interiors

19 November 2025

Designing with Purpose: Sustainable Interiors

Exquisite interior design and environmental responsibility don't have to be mutually exclusive. You can achieve a beautiful home while mindfully reducing its environmental impact.

Calm in the Cotswolds: Laura Butler-Madden's House Renewal

12 November 2025

Calm in the Cotswolds: Laura Butler-Madden's House Renewal

Step into Grove Farm, an 18th-century Georgian farmhouse with gracious windows and mature gardens. Renovated by designer and founder Laura Butler-Madden, discover how she created a calm nest in the middle of the Cotswolds.

The November Edit: Colours of the Month

06 November 2025

The November Edit: Colours of the Month

Explore our November colours, a handpicked edit of six shades to inspire and enrich your home. As winter draws near, our palette captures the essence of the final harvest, where the earth's last warmth gives way to the gentle stillness of the season ahead.

How to Decorate a North-Facing Room

29 October 2025

How to Decorate a North-Facing Room

North-facing rooms often get bad press, with a reputation for being cold, dark and gloomy. While it's true they tend to feel cooler as they don't receive direct sunlight, that doesn't mean they have to be uninviting. With some proven interior design tips and techniques, you can make the room feel warmer, friendlier and more welcoming.

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