COLOUR COLLECTION No.1
Our first collection was developed as a simple collection of ‘colours for cupboards’ to reflect something of the downstairs world of the 1900’s. A palette of twelve, diverse but inherently English colours, take inspiration from the now almost forgotten everyday shades of the 20th century. This collection was put together by Adam Bray & Sue Skeen.
1. Scullery Latch
A chalky sky blue, with a wrought iron soundtrack, which chimes with the clink of clean china.
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2. Starched Apron
The uniform shade of blue cotton drill, perfectly pressed, for all the chores of a working day.
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3. Inky Nib
The deepest ‘Quinky’ blue black, to be found in the housekeepers ledger.
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4. Coal Scuttle
This discreet dark basic sits comfortably against all shades, materials and textures.
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5. Pretty Pickle
A pure vegetal green, with a sharp acidic burst, to brighten up any mellow mood.
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6. Dripping Tap
Nature has a way of enhancing the mundane. This oxidised green sets off a patinated brass tap beautifully.
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7. Army Camp
A robust and hard working green, inspired by waxy, time worn, tarpaulins and tents.
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8. Draughty Passage
The cool stone slabs, polished by the years of slippered feet, lead us to this timeless neutral shade.
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9. Rusty Nail
A bright utilitarian red, a small but visible beacon, on a rain beaten bench.
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10. Woollen Flump
The gentlest of brownish backdrop hues, offering a cosy warm feel and soft landings should you fall.
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11. Rice Pudding
A subtle caramelised milky shade of that slowly baked comfort food, straight from the Aga.
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12. Boiled Dishcloth
A timeworn and trusty neutral, boiled well to be rid of all odours and detritus.
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1. Scullery Latch
Larder cupboard and ladder painted in ‘Scullery Latch’.
Floor cupboard run painted in ‘Scullery Latch’, with the island painted in ‘Pretty Pickle’. Wall cupboards and walls painted in ‘Boiled Dishcloth’.
Floor cupboard run painted in ‘Scullery Latch’, with the island painted in ‘Pretty Pickle’. Wall cupboards and walls painted in ‘Boiled Dishcloth’.
2. Starched Apron
Wall and peg rail here are painted in ‘Scullery Latch’ with the Bench seat painted in ‘Starched Apron’.
3. Inky Nib
The Osea Island here painted in ‘Inky Nib’.
The Osea Island here painted in ‘Inky Nib’ with our tall larder cupboards and floor cupboards painted in ‘Draughty Passage’.
The Osea Island here painted in ‘Inky Nib’ with our tall larder cupboards and floor cupboards painted in ‘Draughty Passage’.
4. Coal Scuttle
The Osea Island in Highgate Villa painted in ‘Coal Scuttle’, with the floor cupboards painted in ‘Rusty Nail’.
The Osea Island in Highgate Villa painted in ‘Coal Scuttle’, with the floor cupboards painted in ‘Rusty Nail’.
The Osea Island in Highgate Villa painted in ‘Coal Scuttle’, with the floor cupboards painted in ‘Rusty Nail’.
5. Pretty Pickle
Tall and floor cupboard run here painted in ‘Pretty Pickle’.
Tall and floor cupboard run here painted in ‘Pretty Pickle’ with the kitchen island painted in ‘Nicotine’.
6. Dripping Tap
Floor, wall and tall cupboards painted in ‘Dripping tap’, with the Worktable painted in ‘Rice Pudding’. Larder cupboard interior painted in ‘Milky Tea’.
Floor, wall and tall cupboards painted in ‘Dripping tap’, with the Worktable painted in ‘Rice Pudding’.
Floor, wall and tall cupboards painted in ‘Dripping tap’, with the Worktable painted in ‘Rice Pudding’. Larder cupboard interior painted in ‘Milky Tea’.
7. Army Camp
Our Osea Island painted in ‘Army Camp’.
8. Draughty Passage
Floor cupboards and cooker run painted in ‘Draughty Passage’ with the island painted in ‘Inky Nib’.
Floor cupboards and cooker run painted in ‘Draughty Passage’ with the island painted in ‘Inky Nib’.
Floor cupboards and cooker run painted in ‘Draughty Passage’ with the island painted in ‘Inky Nib’.
Walls, cupboards and Worktable painted in ‘Draughty Passage’.
Walls, cupboards and Worktable painted in ‘Draughty Passage’.
Walls, cupboards and Worktable painted in ‘Draughty Passage’.
9. Rusty Nail
Floor cupboards painted in ‘Rusty Nail’ with Osea Island in ‘Inky Nib’ and Pitch Pine counter-standing cupboards.
Floor cupboards painted in ‘Rusty Nail’ with Osea Island in ‘Inky Nib’ and Pitch Pine counter-standing cupboards.
Floor cupboards painted in ‘Rusty Nail’ with Osea Island in ‘Inky Nib’ and Pitch Pine counter-standing cupboards.
Floor cupboards painted in ‘Rusty Nail’ with Osea Island in ‘Inky Nib’ and Pitch Pine counter-standing cupboards.
10. Woollen Flump
Worktable painted in ‘Woollen Flump’. Walls and open shelves in ‘Boiled Dishcloth’ with floor and tall cupboards painted in ‘Coal Scuttle’.
11. Rice Pudding
Worktable in our previous London showroom painted in ‘Rice Pudding’, with the floor, wall and tall cupboards painted in ‘Dripping Tap’.
Worktable in our previous London showroom painted in ‘Rice Pudding’, with the floor, wall and tall cupboards painted in ‘Dripping Tap’. Larder cupboard interior painted in ‘Milky Tea’.
House Keepers cupboard, bench seat and ladder painted in ‘Rice Pudding’.
Bench seat painted in ‘Rice Pudding’.
