This Autumn B&Q is launching over 4000 fresh and stylish products under a new ‘Colours’ brand, which also extends to the ‘Colours Collection’ – a premium brand offering more select products.

The new range will offer Customers:

• Over 200 beautiful new paint shades.
• Around 90 new wallpapers in striking designs, many of which co-ordinate with ‘Colours’ paints.
• A selection of chic ready to hang blinds and curtains.
• A range of beautiful new finials and poles.
• Over 150 cushions, prints and mirrors that compliment the palettes in its paint, curtains and wallpaper, to complete the look.

Fionnuala Johnston B&Q’ Design & Style manager says, “We know that this year’s trends are going back to nature, so floral designs are going to be popular, as is the trend towards a green colour palette.”

As featured here, try matching Carmona Flower wallpaper (£18.98), in Cream and Turquoise, with the deliciously fresh Mint Julep, a new ‘Colours’ matt paint.
The Lamp is the Sofia table lamp in black.(£29.97)

Web: http://www.diy.com
Tel:  (0845) 8500175

Oliver Heath has launched a new range of natural paints called Eco Chic in conjunction with earthBorn paints. Oliver first came to the public’s attention in 1998 as BBC Homefront’s young designer of the year.
 
earthBorn is passionate about the health and well being of its customers and it was for this reason that Oliver was attracted to collaborate with the brand; earthBorn Claypaint is still the only UK paint brand licensed to carry the EU Ecolabel and is VOC free.

Oliver’s new range includes colours such as ‘Muddy Boots’, ‘Wool Blanket’ and ‘Tree House’, which reflect the design ethos behind the collection.  “I have created a collection of seven colours that have been totally inspired by nature, yet blended for living; the tonal pairs of muted colours work beautifully together around different areas and rooms.

Oliver says, “I wanted to develop my own range of natural paints as I am enthusiastic about reducing the number of chemicals that surround us in the home.”

“This range makes a statement about the sort of lives we like to live; it’s about simple things such as taking a walk in the country with the kids, or having the dog curling up beside you on the sofa; it’s a soft, easy-to-live-with collection that should take the pressure off your home and allow the things you love to stand out.”

Web: http://www.earthbornpaints.co.uk
Tel:  Stockist Enquiries: (01928) 734171

In February 2007 Paint and Paper Library, the leading UK interior decoration company, announced the start of weekly colour workshops to be held in their Chelsea Harbour showroom.

These workshops have evolved out of the popular ‘colour consultation’ service currently offered by the Paint Library’s team, (see our previous article).

The company admits that achieving aesthetically pleasing results can be a daunting task, as there are no absolutes in colour and a multitude of conditions can affect the finished project. 

Hosted by one of Paint & Paper Library’s trained colour consultants, each day is an invaluable opportunity for anyone wishing to learn more about the use of colour in the home.

The practical aim of the course is to provide time, space and guidance to give individuals the necessary skills to use colour in a confident and focused way. 

In addition the participants will have the opportunity to create a ‘mood board’ to help with inspiration for a planned project in a room at home.

The day will finish with a complimentary glass of champagne, to enable students to meet other design enthusiasts and share tips in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Paint and Paper Library Colour Workshops:

Weekly from Tuesday 6th February 2007  - 11am – 3:00pm (with 1hr break for lunch)

Priced at £98 per person

Web:  http://www.paintlibrary.co.uk
Tel:    (020) 7823 7755

Paint and Paper Library, the leading interiors company specialising in the design and supply of inspirational paints and wallpapers, is delighted to add a new exterior eggshell to its paint range. 

Launching in Spring 2007, this durable new oil based paint is suitable for exterior wood and joinery, drying to a porcelain finish with a subtle sheen.

The new exterior eggshell collection will be available in all of the Paint Library’s existing colour options, including the architectural palette.

By using the finest ingredients and technology available, the new exterior eggshell will recreate the vitality and depth of colour found in classical fine art practices and contemporary visual cultures. 

David Oliver, Design Director of Paint and Paper Library is committed to producing paints and wallpapers that can be used together to produce schemes, which create a harmonious balance of light colour and pattern.

Paint and Paper Library offers in store colour solutions and site-specific colour consultations, to ensure the entire colour selection process is a real pleasure.

Retails at £16.99 per litre
Web: http://www.paintlibrary.co.uk
Tel:  (020) 7823 7755

Colour is one of the most difficult aspects of interior decorating to get right, because it has as much to do with light as pigments, and neither is constant.

“Paint is usually the cheapest element of any design scheme,” says David Oliver owner of Paint & Paper library, “But it’s the easiest to get wrong!”

“It’s hard to make the imaginative leap from a tiny colour swatch to a large area; People are afraid — not only of wasting money, but of the sheer inconvenience of having to re-do a room.”

So that you are not overwhelmed by the infinite choices, Paint & Paper Library has designed a personally tailored colour advisory service, for a wide range of residential and commercial projects.

The consultant will discuss your plans and ideas, and carefully consider the various elements of the project in your home, to assist you to visualise the final effect by providing larger samples of paint and wallpaper and suggesting various possibilities, to enable you to discover the perfect design solution.

Colour Consultations are available by the room for a charge of £100.

For all areas excluding London, an additional charge of 45 pence per mile will be made for travel expenses.

Web: http://www.paintlibrary.co.uk
Tel:  (020) 7823 7755

“If you know someone who is planning to decorate their home or revamp their garden, then you know someone who would appreciate Farrow & Ball vouchers, the perfect gift!” says Sarah Cole, Director Farrow & Ball.

The gift vouchers make an ideal present for friends and family, while leaving the choice of colour and style to them, with expert help from Farrow & Ball colour consultants.

The vouchers come in an attractive presentation wallet in denominations of £5, £10, £20 and £50. They are valid for a year and can be exchanged for full or part payment of paint, wallpaper and accessories in any of the Farrow & Ball showrooms or by mail order.

Farrow & Ball manufacture 100% of the paint and wallpaper they sell, and produce over 130 unrivalled paint colours in 13 finishes and 12 wallpaper collections. They use only the finest ingredients and all paint and wallpaper is still made by traditional methods to original formulations.

The vouchers are available to buy in Farrow & Ball showrooms, or via their mail order line.

Tel: (01202) 876141

Web: http://www.farrow-ball.com/

Recycling is very topical these days as we all try to make our contribution towards reducing global warming.

Plasti-Kote have come up with a great idea for re using our old gift boxes this Christmas. You simply and quickly spray them with one of the wide range of beautiful colours from Plasti-kote’s Super or Metallic Spray Paints.

Then decorate and secure them with festive ribbon plus a matching tag to produce a very attractive new gift box! 

How to do it:

1. Make sure the box is clean and dry.
2. In a well-ventilated area, protecting surfaces that you don’t want sprayed, apply two or three fine layers of Plasti-kote Super or Metallic Spray Paint; the box should be touch-dry in 15 minutes, thoroughly dry in 30 minutes.

Plasti-kote Projekt Spray Paints are available from all good DIY stores.  Plasti-kote Super Spray Paints retail at £5.49 and Metallic at £5.99 both for a 400ml can. 
 
Web: www.plasti-kote.com  
Tel: (01223) 836400

Plasti-kote have the ideal product to renovate your tired old barbeque - BBQ Spray Paint. It is simple to use and only takes 2-3 hours to completely dry.

Here’s how to renovate your barbecue:

1. Clear out any old coals and remove the grill.

2. Clean the barbecue with a wire brush to remove any grease, loose rust or dirt.

3. Wipe down, leaving the barbeque clean and dry, and mask off any handles or areas you don’t want sprayed.

4. Protect any surfaces close by that you do not want sprayed.

5. If the barbecue is quite rusty, use Plati-kote’s metal primer first.

6. Spray 3 fine coats of Plati-kote’s BBQ paint leaving 5 minutes between each coat.

The barbeque will be touch dry in 20-30 minutes and thoroughly dry in 2-3 hours.
Please don’t spray the inside of the barbecue where the hot coals will be.

Plasti-kote BBQ spray paint is available from all good DIY stores and retails at £5.99 for a 400ml can.

web: http://www.plasti-kote.co.uk
tel: (01223) 836400.

You can give your garden a lift this summer by renovating any tired old garden plant pots using Plasti-kote Super Spray Paint.

Here’s the Plasti-kote method for renovating your plant pots:

1. Clean the pots to get rid of any dirt or moss.

2. Wipe them, leaving the pots thoroughly dry.

3. Protect any surfaces near to the area where you are spraying.

4. If surface is porous, use Plasti-kote’s Super Primer.

5. Spray several coats of Plasti-kote’s Super Spray Paint in the colour of your choice (leave 5 minutes between each coat).

6. Pots will be touch-dry in 10-20 minutes and throughly dry in 30-45 minutes.

7. If you want the pots to stand up to the weather, Plasti-kote also have a clear sealer.

There are 36 colours in the Plasti-kote Super Spray Paint range, and they retail at £5.49 for a 400ml can.

web: http://www.plasti-kote.co.uk
tel: (01223) 836400.

This is Teresa’s Green, just one of the colours available in Farrow & Ball’s Modern Emulsion range.

Introduced in 2005, Modern Emulsion is the perfect alternative to Farrow & Ball’s ‘Estate Emulsion’.

Modern Emulsion boasts a slightly increased sheen level, and is ideal for high usage areas which need a washable paint finish and stain resistance, such as kitchens, bedrooms and hallways.

Modern Emulsion is available in all your favourite Farrow & Ball colours.

web: http://www.farrow-ball.com
tel: (01202) 876 141