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COLOUR COLLECTION No.3.

The form and colour of a Plain English kitchen create a unique space that sets the scene for a lifetime of timeless rituals: tying an apron, drinking tea, burning the toast. These rituals continue to inform and inspire Plain English’s evolving collection of bespoke paint colours, available exclusively to our customers. This collection was put together by creative director Kate Shaw, and Interior Designer Rita Konig.

Our new Plain English colour collection was inspired by the storage of practical household supplies and all that is found below stairs.
Moygashel Colour by Plain English

25. Moygashel

The sharp green of a field after rain, this colour was inspired by the village of Moygashel in County Tyrone, Northern Ireland.

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Cotton Pinny Colour by Plain English

26. Cotton Pinny

A bleached-out, crispy clean blue inspired by the pinafore, traditionally worn to protect buttons and delicate fabric from corrosive soaps and detergents.

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Mouldy Plum Colour by Plain English

27. Mouldy Plum

A mercurial shade inspired by the seasonal bounty of the British plum tree.

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Tea Caddy Colour by Plain English

28. Tea Caddy

Inspired by the distinct blue found on an early 19c Chinese tea caddy, this vibrant hue celebrates the familiar ritual of tea making.

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Flummery Colour by Plain English

29. Flummery

This weathered neutral is named after the starchy, soft pudding that first appeared in Gervase Markham’s 1623 handbook.

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Burnt Toast Colour by Plain English

30. Burnt Toast

The nostalgic aroma of burnt toast is captured in this dense and complex colour.

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Rubbing Brick Colour by Plain English

31. Rubbing Brick

A rich, rusty red that takes its name from a Georgian brickwork technique in which soft clay bricks were tapered by hand.

Candied Peel Colour by Plain English

32. Candied Peel

A soft orange, inspired by the sticky-sweet, preserved peel confection.

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Nicotene Colour by Plain English

33. Nicotine

This lived-in murky gold speaks of storied interiors, where the fug of tobacco has long since faded.

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Medlar Jelly Colour by Plain English

34. Medlar Jelly

This strong orange takes its name from the glowing Victorian preserve, best served with roasted game.

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Silver Polish Colour by Plain English

35. Silver Polish

Inspired by the gentle, chalky pink of Goddard’s liquid silver polish.

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Bib and Braces Colour by Plain English

36. Bib and Braces

This subdued blue references the faded indigo aprons, overalls and boiler suits worn daily by farmers, craftsmen and mechanics since the 1800s.

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25. Moygashel

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Bespoke bright green kitchen island with oak worktop and a glass globe pendant, surrounded by cream painted cabinetry.
New York Showroom
The Worktable here painted in ‘Moygashel’. Wall cupboards, dresser top and floor cupboards painted in ‘Flummery’.
Handcrafted olive green cupboard with drawers opened to reveal oak shelving, seen beside a linen armchair.
Stowupland Hall
Cupboard here painted in ‘Moygashel’ with maple interior.
Olive green kitchen island stool set against a matching, handcrafted multi-drawer dresser.
Stowupland Hall
Cupboard here painted in ‘Moygashel’ with maple interior.

26. Cotton Pinny

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Dining room with bespoke cream cupboards opened to a well-stocked pantry, a library ladder and floral wallpaper.
Kensington Townhouse
Interior of the Larder cupboard painted in ‘Cotton Pinny’, with the exterior in ‘Flummery’.
Handcrafted cream pantry cupboard opened to reveal shelves stocked with jars, tins and dry goods.
Kensington Townhouse
Interior of the Larder cupboard painted in ‘Cotton Pinny’, with the exterior in ‘Flummery’.

27. Mouldy Plum

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Hand-painted blush pink kitchen with glazed wall cupboards of white porcelain and a marble worktop.
Marylebone Showroom
Cupboards and walls here painted in ‘Mouldy Plum’. Interior of glazed cupboards painted in ‘Flummery’.
Trug of plums on a grey marble worktop beneath hand-painted blush pink glazed cupboards of white porcelain.
Marylebone Showroom
Cupboards and walls here painted in ‘Mouldy Plum’. Interior of glazed cupboards painted in ‘Flummery’.
Hand-painted blush pink corner cupboard labeled 'TEA,' with a vintage tea caddy and teapot on the marble counter below.
Marylebone Showroom
Cupboards and walls here painted in ‘Mouldy Plum’. Interior of glazed cupboards painted in ‘Flummery’.

28. Tea Caddy

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Hand-painted teal cupboard interior shelving, displaying pewter plates and a loaf of fresh bread on a marble counter.
Marylebone Showroom
The interior of our Dutch Larder here painted in ‘Tea Caddy’, with the exterior painted in ‘Burnt Toast’.
Wide view of a handcrafted yellow island with arched open storage before a dark arched cupboard, turquoise within.
Marylebone Showroom
The interior of our Dutch Larder here painted in ‘Tea Caddy’, with the exterior painted in ‘Burnt Toast’. Bath Dresser painted in Nicotine.
Handcrafted larder with arched cornice, teal interior shelving and woven storage baskets below.
Marylebone Showroom
The interior of our Dutch Larder here painted in ‘Tea Caddy’, with the exterior painted in ‘Burnt Toast’.
Handcrafted dark arched cupboard with turquoise curved shelves of pewter, books and a loaf of bread.
Marylebone Showroom
The interior of our Dutch Larder painted in ‘Tea Caddy’, with the exterior painted in ‘Burnt Toast’.
Handcrafted larder with arched cornice, teal interior shelving and woven storage baskets below.

29. Flummery

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Handcrafted cream wardrobe opened to reveal an oak-lined interior with hanging rail and drawers, set against subway tile.
Marylebone Showroom
Wardrobe exterior painted in ‘Flummery’, with Oak interior.
Handcrafted tall pale apricot cupboard against white metro tiles beside a red chair.
Marylebone Showroom
Wardrobe exterior painted in ‘Flummery’.
Handcrafted cream wardrobe opened to reveal an oak-lined interior with hanging rail and a corner shelf.
Marylebone Showroom
Wardrobe exterior painted in ‘Flummery’, with Oak interior.
Buttermilk glazed cabinetry with a hand-painted green island, showcasing ceramics and glassware behind glass doors.
New York Showroom
The exterior of our Southwold Cupboards here painted in ‘Flummery’.
Hand-painted pale yellow cabinetry with a marble splashback opened to reveal green glass bottles of foraged foliage.
New York Showroom
The exterior of our Southwold Cupboards here painted in ‘Flummery’.
Handcrafted cream built-in cabinetry framing a paneled doorway, beside floral wallpaper and an oak dining table.
Kensington Townhouse
Exterior of cupboards painted in ‘Flummery’.
Bespoke floor-to-ceiling cream cupboards, a library ladder and floral wallpaper around an oak dining table.
Kensington Townhouse
Exterior of cupboards painted in ‘Flummery’.

30. Burnt Toast

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Bespoke buttery yellow kitchen island with an arched larder cupboard revealing blue interior shelving.
Marylebone Showroom
The Dutch Larder painted in ‘Burnt Toast, with a ‘Tea Caddy’ interior. Worktable painted in ‘Nicotine’. Walls, floor and wall cupboards painted in ‘Mouldy Plum’.
Handcrafted dark arched cupboard opened to reveal turquoise shelving stocked with pewter plates, books, and fresh bread.
Marylebone Showroom
The Dutch Larder painted in ‘Burnt Toast’, with a ‘Tea Caddy’ interior.
Handcrafted dark arched cupboard opened to turquoise shelving with pewter plates and bread, above wicker baskets.
Marylebone Showroom
The Dutch Larder painted in ‘Burnt Toast’, with a ‘Tea Caddy’ interior.
Handcrafted dark aubergine arched cupboard doors with brass hardware, set within a paneled hallway.
Marylebone Showroom
The Dutch Larder painted in ‘Burnt Toast’.
Handcrafted buttery yellow island with arched open storage, before a dark arched cupboard in a pale kitchen.
Marylebone Showroom
The Dutch Larder painted in ‘Burnt Toast’, with the Worktable painted in ‘Nicotine’. Walls, floor and wall cupboards painted in ‘Mouldy Plum’.
Hand-painted mustard yellow country kitchen with a bespoke aubergine island, open shelving and a jute rug.
Stowupland Hall
The worktable here painted in ‘Burnt Toast’ with the surrounding cupboards painted in ‘Nicotine’.
Kitchen with floral wallpaper, veined marble splashback, and a handcrafted dark wood island beneath green glass pendants.
Kensington Townhouse
The floor cupboards and island here painted in ‘Burnt Toast’. Tall cupboards around the doorway painted in ‘Flummery’.
Bespoke galley kitchen with dark cupboards, oak worktops and floral wallpaper beneath green glass pendants.
Kensington Townhouse
The floor cupboards and island here painted in ‘Burnt Toast’. Tall cupboards around the doorway painted in ‘Flummery’.
Handcrafted espresso brown cabinetry with a veined marble splashback, set beneath floral wallpaper and brass wall lights.
Kensington Townhouse
The floor cupboards and island here painted in ‘Burnt Toast’. Tall cupboards around the doorway painted in ‘Flummery’.

32. Candied Peel

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Handcrafted orange linen cupboard with open shelving, beside a wingback chair and log store.
Stowupland Hall
Exterior of Larder cupboard is painted in ‘Candied Peel’, with the interior painted in ‘Bib & Braces’ and slate shelving.
Handcrafted orange arched cupboard with navy interior, opened to reveal woven baskets and provisions on the shelves.
Stowupland Hall
Exterior of Larder cupboard is painted in ‘Candied Peel’, with the interior painted in ‘Bib & Braces’ and slate shelving.

33. Nicotine

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Stack of aged cheeses on a marble board atop a bespoke mustard yellow kitchen island.
Marylebone Showroom
The Bath Dresser painted in ‘Nicotine’, with the Dutch Larder behind painted in ‘Burnt Toast’.
Bespoke kitchen with dark arched larder cupboard, blue interior and yellow oak-topped island.
Marylebone Showroom
The Bath Dresser painted in ‘Nicotine’. The Dutch Larder behind painted in ‘Burnt Toast’ with the interior painted in ‘Tea Caddy’. Surrounding walls, wall and floor cupboards painted in ‘Mouldy Plum’.
Bespoke buttery yellow kitchen island with arched detailing and open storage, beside a dark arched cupboard.
Marylebone Showroom
The Bath Dresser painted in ‘Nicotine’. The Dutch Larder behind painted in ‘Burnt Toast’. Surrounding wall and floor cupboards painted in ‘Mouldy Plum’.
Handcrafted yellow island with an arched open base and cheeses on the oak worktop, before a black arched cupboard.
Marylebone Showroom
The Bath Dresser painted in ‘Nicotine’. The Dutch Larder behind painted in ‘Burnt Toast’. Surrounding wall and floor cupboards painted in ‘Mouldy Plum’.
Bespoke deep aubergine kitchen island with brass hardware in a mustard yellow country kitchen with open shelving.
Stowupland Hall
Exterior of cupboards here painted in ‘Nicotine’, interior of open dresser top in ‘Silver Polish’ with the Worktable painted in ‘Burnt Toast’.
Handcrafted mustard yellow dresser with pink open shelving, set beside a window and dark kitchen island.
Stowupland Hall
Exterior of cupboards here painted in ‘Nicotine’, interior of open dresser top in ‘Silver Polish’ with the Worktable painted in ‘Burnt Toast’.
Handcrafted glazed red pantry doors opening onto ochre shelves of teapots, canisters and kitchenware.
Stamford Brook
A project with Sarah Brown Interiors. Interior of the larder here painted in ‘Nicotine’ with exterior in ‘Chop’.

34. Medlar Jelly

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Hand-painted glossy coral stool holding a glass of tea, beside a turquoise cupboard on a jute rug.
Stowupland Hall
Stool painted in ‘Medlar Jelly’, with the other stool painted in ‘Tea Caddy’.

35. Silver Polish

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Bespoke blush pink kitchen with glazed cabinetry, central cooker island and a stone tiled floor beside a glazed partition.
Northumberland Manor House
Exteriors of floor, wall and tall cupboards here painted in ‘Silver Polish’.
Handcrafted pale pink tall cupboards with pierced vents beside a dark door and spindle-back chairs.
Northumberland Manor House
Exteriors of tall cupboards here painted in ‘Silver Polish’.
Hand-painted mustard yellow cabinetry with open shelving displaying dark ceramic plates and bowls against a pink backdrop.
Stowupland Hall
Interiors of Dresser tops here painted in ‘Silver Polish’ with ‘Nicotine’ exteriors. Walls painted in ‘Flummery’.
Hand-painted mustard yellow door beside pink open shelving displaying pewter plates and pottery.
Stowupland Hall
Interiors of Dresser tops here painted in ‘Silver Polish’ with ‘Nicotine’ exteriors. Walls painted in ‘Flummery’.
Hand-painted blush pink kitchen with a black range cooker, brass wall lights and open shelving of pottery.
Stamford Brook
A project with Sarah Brown Interiors. Walls and cupboards here painted in ‘Silver Polish’.
Hand-painted blush pink galley kitchen with a banquette dining table, open shelving and an arched garden window.
Stamford Brook
A project with Sarah Brown Interiors. Walls and cupboards here painted in ‘Silver Polish’, with the Bench Seat painted in ‘Chop’.
Hand-painted blush pink breakfast room with a red banquette, a wooden table and an arched window onto the garden.
Stamford Brook
A project with Sarah Brown Interiors. Walls here painted in ‘Silver Polish’, with the Bench Seat painted in ‘Chop’.

36. Bib and Braces

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Handcrafted subdued blue larder cupboard opened to reveal white shelving, glassware and woven storage baskets.
New York Showroom
Exterior of the Larder painted in ‘Bib & Braces’ with the interior in ‘Boiled Dishcloth’.
Hand-painted slate blue numbered cupboard doors opening onto glassware shelving and woven storage baskets below.
New York Showroom
Exterior of the Larder painted in ‘Bib & Braces’ with the interior in ‘Boiled Dishcloth’.
Hand-painted orange cupboard opened to a navy interior with paper-wrapped loaves and a bowl of fruit.
Stowupland Hall
Interior of Larder Cupboard painted in ‘Bib & Braces’ with exterior painted in ‘Candied Peel’.
Handcrafted black cupboard opened to a red interior above a marble worktop, beside rosette ribbons on the wall.
New York Showroom
Exterior of floor and counter-standing painted in ‘Bib & Braces’ with the interior of counter -standing in ‘Rusty Nail’.

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