Explore our Materiality

Ingredients and where they come from are at the root of why and how we make our paint. A generous use of a humble and lightly travelled group of ingredients, using hands and humans for other humans’ health and happiness.

We believe in responsible production and accountability and  are transparent with the materials and processes we use today.

And we are always questioning and seeking – asking how we can continue to make it better in the future. This approach has resulted in our bio-based True Matt Emulsion and Steadfast Matt Emulsion, which are better for people and their homes.

We hope you find inspiration here to help you make your home perfect for the way you want to live. And we’d love to be part of your story, not just today, but for many years to come.

Find out more about why and how we make our colours.

Hello London

Welcome to our new studio and factory in Bermondsey.

Atelier Ellis London Studio - paint racking and work tables.
Atelier Ellis London Studio - with  'Paint Charts (Complete)' filled with color swatches and sample papers on a desk, surrounded by small cardboard boxes containing additional color samples.
Atelier Ellis London studio  - A well-organized room with shelves filled with boxes and containers, a small ladder, a table with colour samples, and storage cabinets against a window with black frames and a large spherical hanging light.

From our journal

English plums, a little sugar and lemon juice

A simple and local recipe that is so very delicious and valuable. Ingredients and where they come from are at the root of why and how we make our paint. a generous use of a humble and lightly travelled group of ingredients, using hands and humans for other humans’ health.

I believe if we nourish ourselves at home, then life can only be better. We use a bio-based binder, rather than the usual acrylic or vinyl. It is made from simple, raw ingredients including sugar, bio ethanol and vegetable oil produced from waste crops. Our dolomite and calcium carbonate filler comes from Cornwall and the remainder of our ingredients are bio-based and natural. We have one preservative - because it is necessary, but it is the cleanest and smallest amount we can use. 

You can discover more by tucking into below….