PLAIN ENGLISH COLOUR COLLECTIONS

One of the hallmarks of a Plain English project is the subtle hand-painted brush strokes visible across all our joinery. We offer 60 exclusive paint colours, grouped into six distinct Colour Collections, each crafted to suit a wide range of interiors. Though a project can be painted in any custom or off-the-shelf paint, these collections offer a curated yet comprehensive starting point.

Our bespoke paint colours are available exclusively to Plain English clients and are designed to complement our handcrafted cabinetry.

PAINTED KITCHENS ARE BOTH BEAUTIFUL AND SUSTAINABLE, AS WITH CARE AND REPAINTING, THE JOINERY WILL LAST A LIFETIME. WITH GREAT EASE, A NEW COLOUR CAN REINVIGORATE A WHOLE ROOM.

Our original collection of 12 colours for cupboards – inspired by the below-stairs world of great English country houses.

Colour Collection No.1

A classic Georgian-inspired kitchen with blue cabinetry, wooden countertops, and elegant brass handles, featuring jars of fruit and a hanging pendant light.

Evokes linoleum hallways, wallpapered breakfast rooms and nurseries in an imagined historic home.

Colour Collection No.2

The celebration of daily rituals – making tea, burning toast and sewing cloth, alongside vivid colours of Irish landscapes and sweetened peel.

Colour Collection No.3

A practical and grounded range, drawing on the hardworking hues found in vast kitchens of Britain’s grand estates.

Colour Collection No.4

Dark coloured walls and custom windowed doors.

Gentle, curious shades inspired by mossy tracks, gloss-painted passageways and the soft greens of 18th century British parks and verdure tapestries.

Colour Collection No.5

The Power of Colour in a Handmade Kitchen

Choosing the right paint colours is an essential part of designing a space that feels personal, functional and enduring. Our palettes are designed to complement not just cabinets, but entire rooms—from kitchen walls to utility rooms, breakfast nooks and beyond.

Whether you’re looking for bold, painted kitchen cabinets or subtle, muted tones, our colour collections offer a refined range of options. They reflect the timeless appeal of Plain English—tailored, thoughtful and beautifully British.