Founded in Lambeth in 1884, Mylands Paint is now the oldest family-run paint manufacturer in the UK. For over 125 years, their highly pigmented water-based paints were sold to trade clients only, including top decorators, interior designers and the film and television industry. In fact, Mylands’ timeless paints have appeared on iconic sets from James Bond to Downton Abbey. However, in 2012, their quality paints finally became available to the general public.

Made using ground marble, Mylands Paint’s signature matt emulsion paint is much more durable than standard formulas. Better still, Mylands luxury paint is virtually solvent free, fully washable and quick drying for your convenience. With that in mind, it is ideal for refreshing walls, cabinetry and ceilings in busy family households, including those in high traffic areas.

Mylands Paint also supply a myriad of hardwearing wood and metal paints that can be used on both interior and exterior surfaces thanks to their impressive weatherproof qualities.

With over 120 colours to complement every décor style, Mylands’ Colours of London range features everything from warm neutrals to pretty pastels and vivid jewel tones. Named after London districts, landmarks and famous faces connected to the capital, each shade in this collection is made using natural earth pigments to create rich hues with unmatched depth.

The creamy consistency offers great coverage and a smooth finish with just one coat and minimal prep. There are also three finish options to suit the area being painted. Matt paints work well in most rooms, wipeable eggshell finishes with a slight sheen are best for kitchens and bathrooms and gloss paints are great for wooden doors, trims and skirting boards.

Depending on our preference, maximise light with bright, earthy hues like Alderman No.60, add a hint of sophistication with deep blues such as Bond Street No. 219 or go bold with soft yet playful Verdure Yellow No. 148.

Dating as far back as 1773, Little Greene Paint has its roots in a dyeworks that supplied cotton mills around Manchester during the industrial revolution. Nowadays, this independent British paint manufacturer produces premium quality paint and decorative wallpaper at its rural base in Snowdonia, North Wales. And though its scope has changed somewhat, many of the company’s time-honoured production techniques are still employed today.

Little Greene Paint boasts a varied product range, with a choice of classic oil-based paints that have been reformulated with vegetable oil, as well as modern water-based paints for both indoor and outdoor use. They also pride themselves on their eco-friendly ingredients, including organic dyes and safe synthetics, which are mixed and poured into recycled tins.

Whichever formula you choose, you will benefit from a luxury paint with a low VOC content and undeniable opacity, available in a plethora of colours. And if you’re still not convinced, Little Greene’s quality paints are even used by the National Trust on conservation projects.

Around 15 times tougher than typical house paint, Little Greene Paint’s Intelligent collection is a fantastic choice for high traffic areas and frequently used furniture. It can be used on most surfaces to create a flawless finish, with several different options available for wood, metal, interior and exterior walls, including matt, eggshell, gloss and satinwood finishes.

Additionally, Intelligent Paint dries quickly, is fully washable and is rated safe for use on children’s toys and furniture. As a result, you won’t have to worry about adding unnecessary chemicals into your home, as they’re essentially non-existent in this non-toxic paint.

Now onto colours! Little Greene Paint stock shades to suit every interior scheme, from Regency inspired styles to contemporary themes. If you like muted hues, discover Celestial Blue and Peachblossom, as well as chic neutrals like steely Vulcan or Silent White. Or, if you love eye-catching 1970s shades, Marigold and Theatre Red are perfect accent colours.