Graphenstone, chosen partner of English Heritage

A Landmark collaboration is here!
Graphenstone Purifying paints and English Heritage

We are excited to announce that Graphenstone Paints has collaborated with the English Heritage charity. This week they have launched new colour card of 120 specially curated shades that includes 24 stunning colors inspired by some of the charity's most well-known properties and the enduring beauty of these historic sites.

This is a totally new colour card which features 84 new colours in total! But don't worry we can still mix colours in tins from 1L and larger from their 2024 colour card (it's just that we will eventually run out of tester pots for the old colours).

Graphenstone purifying paints, chosen partner of English Heritage Sites

English Heritage's partnership with Graphenstone offers paint colours inspired by their historic properties and collections and supports conservation efforts.

The amazing people behind Graphenstone have recently explored some of England's most iconic buildings, immersing themselves in their colours, history, and atmosphere. Drawn from five of England’s most architecturally significant sites, these colours were created by scanning wallpapers, paints and fabrics.

Without further ado, let’s take a closer look at the 24 exclusive English Heritage.

BATH STONE

A rich, red-yellow-based tone, inspired by the stone used to face Wrest Park.

BLACKBEAN

A sumptuous, rich, deep, earthy colour, taken from the blackbean veneer used to line the walls of the dramatic entrance hall at Eltham Palace.

BUTLER’S GREEN

This traditional, warm green was influenced by scans taken from the service wing at Eltham Palace.

CHINOISERIE

A beautifully soft, light yellow, taken from scans of the Chinese wallpaper at Marble Hill,  reimagined by de Gournay for the Dining Parlour in 2006.

DE GREY

A soft, traditional neutral colour, taken from the fireplace within the light-filled Orangery at rest Park, bearing the de Grey coat of arms.

DEAL STAIRS

A warm stone colour, inspired by scans taken from the decoration of the Deal Stairs at Kenwood.

DRESSING ROOM

A bold terracotta, inspired by Lady Mansfield’s dressing room at Kenwood.

ELDORADO

This warm, clean blue was inspired by the 19th-century Zuber wallpaper at Wrest Park. The design, Eldorado, depicts a mythical city representing Africa, Asia, Europe, and America through its flora and fauna.

ENTRANCE HALL BLUE

A bold, confident blue taking its inspiration from the neoclassical entrance hall at Kenwood, designed by Robert Adam.

GABLES GREEN

A rich, dark green inspired by the heavy, luxurious silk damask curtains at Eltham Palace.

GLEMHAM SILK

A deep, red-based brown, inspired by scans of the silk upholstery on furniture at Marble Hill, originally from Glemham Hall in Suffolk.

GOLDEN PHEASANT

A rich, warm yellow named after imagery depicted in the wallpapers of the bedroom suites at Wrest Park.

KENWOOD CREAM

A light, traditional cream, inspired by the graceful Georgian exterior of Kenwood.

LACEWING

A soft, rose red inspired by wallpaper scans at Marble Hill. Named after the red lacewing butterfly, native to South and Southeast Asia.

MAH-JONGG

A warm grey inspired by a beloved pet lemur Mah-Jongg, who was bought from Harrods by the Courtauld’s in the 1920s and lived a life of luxury at Eltham Palace.

MANSFIELD’S BLUE

A sophisticated, green-toned blue inspired by Lord Mansfield’s bedchamber at Kenwood. William Murray, who went on to become the 1st Earl of Mansfield, bought the house in 1754.

MAPLE

A soft, natural gold, taken from the bird’s-eye maple veneer that lines the walls of the dining room at Eltham Palace.

NOTEBOOK

A warm grey-green, taken from the dining room at Eltham Palace, inspired by the notebook that Virginia Courtauld used to offer feedback to the kitchen after dinner parties.

PARLOUR PINK

A rich, orange-based pink, inspired by the hand-painted Chinese wallpaper in the Dining Parlour at Marble Hill. Re-created by Chinese artists using traditional techniques and based on a popular 1750s pattern.

PAVILION

A rich, warm blue inspired by the 18th-century Archer Pavilion at Wrest Park, with its incredible trompe l’oeil wall and ceiling paintings.

RED DAMASK

A luxurious, rich red inspired by samples taken from the damask wall coverings in the dressing room and Damask Bedchamber at Marble Hill.

SMALT BLUE

A deep, royal blue was created by mixing cobalt blue and glass. Used by artists like Vermeer, Rembrandt, and JMW Turner. Inspired by the gates at Chiswick House.

THE MAP ROOM

This neutral green was taken from the Map Room at Eltham Palace, where the Courtaulds may have planned their luxurious adventures in the 1930s.

YELLOW OCHRE

This rich, natural yellow takes inspiration from Virginia Courtauld’s extravagant circular bedroom at Eltham Palace.

Get Your Hands on the New Colour Card Today!

Featuring a stunning selection of 120 curated colours, including 24 exclusive English Heritage Shades inspired by some of the charity's most iconic properties.

The following colours are going to be archived We still have the recipes for them (so can mix tins 1L and larger - contact us to order archived paint colours) but will no longer have the samples.

• Provencal
• Chalkhill
• Chateaux
• Plover
• Tuscan Red

What does it mean to be the paint partner with English Heritage?

Being the paint partner with English Heritage, specifically through a company like Graphenstone, means developing and offering paint colours inspired by and related to the historic properties and collections in English Heritage's care.

Graphenstones’ collaboration with English Heritage is built on a shared respect for history and place. The palette is brought to life through Graphenstones’ sustainable, mineral-based paints, known for their breathability, durability, and low environmental impact.

English Heritage: What does it do?

English Heritage is a charity that cares for over 400 historic sites across England, each with its own architecture and story to tell. These buildings include prehistoric sites, medieval castles, Roman forts, and country houses.

The charity states that it uses these properties to "bring the story of England to life for over 10 million people each year".

English Heritage exists to protect and promote England’s spectacular historic environment and ensure that its past is researched and understood. By employing some of the country’s best architects, archaeologists and historians, they aim to help people understand and appreciate why the historic buildings and landscapes around them matter.

Other paint credentials for Graphenstone Paints

Highly certified

Awarded cradle-to-cradle institute Gold, EPD’s Ecolabel, Eurofins Indoor Air Quality Gold, Green Tag and many others!

Sustainable Purifying Paints

Graphenstones’ natural, mineral-based paints are breathable, durable, and contain trace VOCS — traditional materials with modern performance.

Easy to use

It has fantastic coverage and dries super quickly with no cracking.

Rich and Beautiful Colours

Natural minerals and vegetable resins are reinforced with carbon graphene for strength and durability.

Eco-friendly paint credentials from Graphenstone

Awarded Cradle-to-Cradle Institute Gold, EPD’s Ecolabel, Eurofins Indoor Air Quality Gold, Green Tag, and many others!

How to get your free colour card

If you are local to our showroom, we invite you to come and explore the heritage colours of Graphenstone and more. We have swatches and samples available to purchase.

You can order a free colour card online for delivery to your home very easily by selecting the Graphenstone option on our colour card page.