Founded in London in 1884, Mylands remains Britain’s oldest family-run paint manufacturer and holds the ultimate seal of approval, the Royal Warrant. For 140 years, Mylands has specialised in developing the highest quality paints and wood stains and – while remaining the last paint manufacturer in London – has earned a global reputation for perfection in paint.
Distinguished by its unwavering commitment to quality and its expertise in colour, Mylands has been a best-kept secret amongst discerning interior designers and scenic artists in the film, television, culture and arts industries for many decades. Since the 1920s, Mylands has worked on the biggest productions, including Harry Potter, Downton Abbey, Game of Thrones, Star Wars and James Bond, and has been involved in high-profile restoration projects, including Westminster Abbey and St Paul’s Cathedral, as well as royal palaces.
Originally supplying to the trade only, in 2012, Mylands launched the Colours of London – 120 timeless colours, all made in London and inspired by the city – its first collection sold directly to consumers. This was expanded in 2018 with the introduction of a new Greys & Neutrals paint palette, and its Archive Collection in 2021. Inspired by its rich history, the collection is comprised of 12 colours rooted in the past but with a timeless appeal for today’s interiors.
In celebration of Mylands’ expertise within the industries, its Film, Television and Theatre (FTT) collection is a special palette of 20 colours developed for the sector, including four metallic hues which have been skillfully reformulated for use in the home.
For those looking for something unique, Mylands offers a bespoke colour development and a colour-matching service; the in-house team of experts match colours by eye rather than simply using a scanner – a service which is extremely rare and upholds founder John Myland’s respect for the art of the colourman.
Mylands has a longstanding reputation for creating the highest quality paints and finishes. The company has its own colour scientists team and are at the forefront of the innovation and development for Plant Based paint finishes. Collections include its signature Marble Matt Emulsion, its latest innovation, the Olive Stone Emulsion and its Plant Based Multi Surface paints. All Mylands paints are certified vegan and have the lowest possible VOC (volatile organic compounds) content in the industry, making them an eco-friendly choice for the home.
Mylands is a sustainable business that prioritises natural raw materials and local sourcing. In its commitment to reducing environmental impact, Mylands produces paints that are tinted only to order. Additionally, the company has introduced an Upcycled Collection focused on minimising waste by recycling unwanted, leftover paints and materials into a high-quality matt finish paint for interior walls and ceilings.
"Mylands’ colours are created and curated to be timeless, versatile and enduring. Its traditional methods of production, with superior quality ingredients and pigments combined with modern technology, decades of expertise and painstaking attention to detail enables the team to craft beautiful paints with additional depth of colour and wood polishes of the highest quality for its clients."
"Mylands, recently launched an exclusive collection of colours created in collaboration with leading British landscape gardener Jinny Blom. Inspired by the landscape, the collection was designed by Blom to enrich outdoor and garden spaces with subtle touches of colour; Mylands was the perfect partner thanks to its commitment to crafting quality paints and expertise in colour.
The collection is available in an Exterior Masonry paint, perfectly suited for outdoor elements, Plant-Based Multi Surface finish for accenting metals, wood and tiles to accompany a new look, the new Olive Stone emulsion with a dead matt finish and Mylands’ signature Marble Matt Emulsion, made using fine ground marble for a natural but hard-wearing finish. Although the collection was designed with the outdoors in mind, its natural hues also work beautifully indoors, adding a calming touch to any interior project.
The Mylands x Jinny Blom collection features 12 tones, inspired by Jinny’s own experience of the outdoors, her special bond with nature and her unique talent to landscape gardens with a natural feel. A mutual appreciation of colour and excellence in craftsmanship brought Mylands, the iconic paint manufacturer and Blom together, resulting in a thoughtful, beautiful yet practical palette of paints."
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