The journal
Colour advice, practical guides and news from Mylands, the London paint manufactory founded in 1884 - written by the Mylands team.
11 May 2025
Meet the makers for London Craft Week: we welcome you to our West Norwood showroom for an exhibition showcasing our expert craftsmanship. On Thursday 15th May, join us for complimentary colour discovery sessions celebrating the launch of our Colour Consultancy service.
07 May 2025
This Spring Fair, from 6th to 11th May, brings together over 115 dealers across a wide range of disciplines. It's the perfect place to source items with rich histories and inspiration for your own home. Discover Mylands colours at the May 2025 Decorative Fair.
06 May 2025
This spring, Mylands is launching its colour consultancy service. Our colour consultants combine extraordinary knowledge of our collections with expert proficiency in paint finishes and colour placement.
16 April 2025
Matt paint, gloss paint, eggshell paint, why so many choices, and what do they mean? How do you know which finish to use for each project?
09 April 2025
Often overlooked and neglected, interior doors are rarely a key feature of design plans. Yet doors are the entryway to your home and the transition from one room to another, so you needn't pass through blindly. Why not draw the eye to the door and make it stand out?
26 March 2025
Softer and gentler than a bright white or cool grey, stone colours make a great neutral choice. But there's more to stone than you might first think, a calming shade drawn from nature that can bring a relaxing, comforting ambience to your home.
11 February 2025
When Beata Heuman envisioned her exclusive paint collection, she imagined colours that would transcend conventional palettes, shades infused with emotion, storytelling and artistry. To bring these ideas to life, she partnered with Mylands, the esteemed British paint and wood finishes company renowned for its expertise in creating exceptional colour formulations.
11 February 2025
To celebrate the launch of Beata Heuman's collection, The Dependables, we talk with Beata about the story behind her colour inspiration, how it developed, and how to use these colours at home.
11 February 2025
Capturing a palette refined over decades of designing interiors, The Dependables are trusted colours you can rely on: versatile light neutrals to cover most walls, mid-tones for shadowy depth in places, darker shades for edge and contrast, a generous sprinkling of uplifting yet calming greens and blues, buttery, irresistible yellows, and a sizzling pop of red for the cherry on top.
24 January 2025
Discover Mylands' winter press and influencer highlights.
22 January 2025
15 January 2025
We're delighted to announce that Mylands has been granted use of the Royal Warrant by His Majesty The King. This prestigious endorsement is a recognition of Mylands' expert craftsmanship and dedicated team.
