The journal
Colour advice, practical guides and news from Mylands, the London paint manufactory founded in 1884 - written by the Mylands team.
19 December 2024
As 2024 comes to a close, we at Mylands are thrilled to reflect on the collections and collaborations curated throughout the year. As Britain's oldest family-owned paint manufacturer, we're proud to share our treasured heritage with creatives in and around London, shaping bespoke palettes for designers, galleries and artists.
18 December 2024
Embrace the magic of the festive season with our 12 festive colours, highlighting our most iconic shades, inspired by the floral paintings of the Dutch Masters. It's a creation of festive floral, fruit and vegetable displays that blend historical artistry with contemporary design, referencing our rich heritage as a historic paint company while showcasing our modern approach to colour today.
04 December 2024
Mylands is delighted to support the first major exhibition devoted to British artist and designer Tirzah Garwood, held at Dulwich Picture Gallery. Launched on 19th November, it has drawn impressive reviews, with Garwood taking the spotlight in a show that reveals the full extent of her talent and output.
04 December 2024
If you're looking for a way to elevate your interior design, gold is a great option. Adding touches of gold can really lift a colour scheme…
23 October 2024
Discover the Mylands colours featured at Shapero Rare Books' store.
11 October 2024
Gold isn't just for Christmas decorations. It's a wonderful way to add glamour to your décor and create a luxe look year-round.
09 October 2024
Mylands introduces its 2025 colour palette in collaboration with colour creative agency Etté, founded by Despina Curtis and Natalie Jones. Titled An Artist's Palette, the curation represents a quiet revolution in colour within the home, drawing on the earthy, honest tones championed by the Bloomsbury Group as well as contemporary hues from the worlds of art, fashion and design.
02 October 2024
Discover the Mylands colours hand-picked by select exhibitors at this year's Decorative Fair Autumn 2024, and the accompanying treasure trove of art and antiques on display.
01 October 2024
When Stephen Sprake transformed Captain's House, his historic Chatham home, colour was integral to breathing life back into this listed Georgian building. Centring the scheme on Grey Ochre™ No.152 from the Greys & Neutrals Collection, Sprake layered in colour through imaginative detailing and his own antiques.
25 September 2024
Discover Mylands' autumn press and influencer highlights.
13 September 2024
Discover Mylands' FTT Collection featured in 'Home of the Braves' at sketch's 'Dreamscapes' exhibition. Experience Jean-Charles de Castelbajac's vibrant installation across the façade, reception and pod bathroom, showcasing luxury paint colours in an artistic fusion of fashion and design.
12 September 2024
Red is a supremely versatile colour. Its shades run from vibrant postbox red to warming terracotta to deep, dark maroon and many more in between. The red you choose will transform your interior and set the mood, from refined elegance to playful energy.
