Fenwick & Tilbrook Paint
Made-to-order, pigment-rich paint.
We’re a small, family-run paint maker based in Norfolk, creating richly pigmented paints that are made to order and built to last.
What makes us different is simple:
- We don’t mass-produce. Every tin is mixed when you order it, using high levels of quality pigments and responsibly sourced solids to give real depth of colour and long-lasting durability.
- Our signature finish, Pure Matt Plus, is where this shows most. It’s a true low-sheen matt emulsion (just 3%), but unlike traditional matt paints, it’s fully scrubbable (class 1) and with TRACE level VOCs, so you get beauty without compromise.
- Across our collection of over 150 colours, inspired by the British countryside and coast, you’ll find shades designed to live with you – muted, earthy and inspired by nature.
- Six carefully developed finishes (including highly breathable Claypaint for Lime Plaster),
- Expert advice when you need it from the owners of the business,
- Next working day delivery across most of the UK with International Shipping available.
- No shortcuts. No overstatement. Just great paint, made the way it should be.
What our customers say about us
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So many wonderful comments from our amazing community of loyal customers over the last few days (during my unusually high posting frequency)…I’m sure usual posting levels will resume next week 🤣
We genuinely wouldn’t be here without you all flying the Fenwick & Tilbrook flag, please do come on the journey for the next 10 years, and beyond!
We are relatively unknown to many mass market paint buyers, and we totally understand that but think that’s actually ok…
We believe being small and in control of our own destiny is our super power ➡️
We control our own budgets, set the pricing, make the paint, plan any careful marketing spend, pay the wages, pack the boxes and speak directly to our customers without stakeholders to please!
☆ We believe that makes it far easier to offer beautiful, high quality paint,
☆ In a stunning collection of heritage, Norfolk inspired colours,
☆ Without compromising somewhere along the line…
Just me (Anna) to see who made it to the end! 🤣
“What made you start making paint”? A question we get asked pretty frequently…here’s a trip down memory lane from 2016-2021.
Fast-forward to 2026 we have some incredible retail & concession partners, beautiful collaboration ranges and many of the same wonderful customers who have come along for the journey.
What hasn’t changed in the last decade is the belief we started with…
We strongly believe that great quality and great service go hand in hand. We’ve never had investors behind us pushing a product into the market. There was no big budget to make people buy it, no endless marketing machine telling people they needed it.
People bought the paint, loved it, told someone else about it, and they told someone else…and we grew!
That’s where all of you come in. Thank you!
We’re proud of where we’ve come from but just as excited for what the future may hold.
Small Norfolk Business . Family Business . Premium Paint . Colour Consultation . Interior Design
This summer, Fenwick & Tilbrook turned 10 years old!
Between the busy summer lead-up and cracking on at work, we forgot to stop and say WOW! So this week, we’re taking a moment to look back, share some of the behind the scenes, what makes us, us – and say a huge thank you to all of our loyal customers who have made any of it possible…
Stay tuned for more later this week.
Anna
Small Norfolk Business . Family Business . Premium Paint . Colour Consultation . Interior Design
Lovely lovely lovely September! Who else is hoping the the start of September will be the catalyst for renewed focus, routine and knuckling down?!
Lots of exciting things planned for the latter half of this year so keep your eyes peeled!
In the meantime – if you want help choosing colours to bring your vision to life, do drop me a DM and I’ll make some suggestions to help take some of the confusion out of it (and help concentrate / hone down your ideas a little). Anna
From sage to forest green and olive…here’s a taster of the greens in our palette.
Explore the full collection on our website.
Equally, drop me a DM if you have some ideas or inspiration you’d like me to suggest paint colours for. Anna
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See tags for image credits 📷
Have you discovered a new ‘HERO NEUTRAL’ for your next scheme?
Warm neutrals feel like a classic, evergreen choice now rather than a passing trend…even through the hottest summer weeks (when our homes have felt warm enough), they’ve continued to drive the vast majority of our orders!!
Don’t get me wrong – I LOVE colour and would recommend it for every home, BUT it can be a little scary for some people to commit to…that’s where deeper neutrals come in:
Whether it’s because they bring a sense of comfort and calm or because they simply make us feel more connected with the outside world, the right neutral helps create spaces that feel timeless and effortlessly inviting all year around!
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Family business. August edition.
I’m sure lots can relate to the juggle – luckily we have the option to bring the boys in when we need to, but it’s not the most productive…I spent a bit longer than planned helping with this creation!
Oh and apparently I’m “too old to say POV” 🤣
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I know we’re in the middle of our third heatwave this year, but paint is a decision you’ll likely live with for years, not just for the summer season…So – if your room feels cool, stark or just a bit boring for most of the year, here are some of my favourite paint colours to bring warmth, interest and a cosy feel to your next project!
1) Oyster – a firm favourite and showcased beautifully on lime plaster here @mytinyestate
2) Seabed – a beautifully deep muddy green that adds interest, warmth and depth, perfect for evening spaces like a snug as seen here @yorkshirevelvet
3) Beau Geste – a gorgeous mid neutral that feels so versatile used in modern and heritage properties alike. Seen here in the stunning @on_the.sq project by @irenie.studio and shot for us by @thecontentednest
4) Dusky Linen – a warm mid pink that looks stunning here showcased by @helloflorauk alongside Marrakech on the ceiling, shot by @davidccole
5) Catkin – a really usable earthy yellow, this paint colour looks great as a feature (seen here, shot and styled by @thecontentednest ) or as a full colour drench!
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This extraordinary Neo-Jacobean home in London is the vision of @irenie.studio, who thoughtfully reimagined its remarkable restoration.
Blending heritage with bold creativity, the project introduced layers of storytelling, colour, contrast and craftsmanship, transforming the Grade II listed residence into a playful and immersive design experience where every room reveals a new surprise.
Painted exclusively with Fenwick & Tilbrook paints (inside and out)!
Image credits to @clickclickjim
“Family-run” is one of those phrases we all see everywhere…But what should it actually mean?
For us, it means building a paint company from our Norfolk home, obsessing over every colour and helping customers choose shades they’ll still love in many years to come.
It means making the best paint we know how to make, while offering the kind of personal service that’s becoming much harder to find.
Whether you’re decorating a small room in a city apartment or a full country house renovation, we can help.
Pop your colour queries in the comments and I’ll happily send suggestions your way.
Anna
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Here’s a little run down video of our new 10 colours for 2026, launched in April and on display this week at @clerkenwelldesignweek on our giant colour card!
Come and see us if you’re around – it’s a LONNNG one today. 10am-9pm.
Side note – If my watch says I only stood for 43 minutes again I’m chucking it in the bin!! 😂
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Clerkenwell has begun! We’re here 10-6 today, 10-9 tomorrow and 10-5 on Thursday! Looking forward to meeting new people and sharing our little company with fellow paint lovers.
#ColourConsultant #PaintColours #SmallBusiness #NorfolkBusiness #InteriorDesign
Calling all Paint Lovers : Interior Designers, Colour Consultants, Architects and Specifiers…
Please do come and see us over in ‘DETAIL’ The Order of St. John, Clerkenwell @clerkenwelldesignweek
We’ll be here Tuesday-Thursday this week hoping to see some friendly faces, chat all things paint, help you explore the collection and pick up a copy of our latest colourchart!
Please do come and say hi!
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Did you know…
Every sample is hand poured by our family business here in Norfolk?
One small (but important) step in your colour journey.
Need help choosing? I’m always happy to suggest colours, please just ask!
Anna
This year marks 10 years of Fenwick & Tilbrook, a milestone we’re so proud to celebrate.
As a family-run, independent business, we’ve always been passionate about creating beautifully crafted, low VOC paints with real depth of colour and lasting appeal…together with offering what we truly hope is an exceptional level of service!
To mark the occasion, we’ve introduced 10 new shades alongside 6 archive additions, thoughtfully added to our latest colour chart, available now!
Timeless, enduring, and designed to feel just as right in years to come as they do today.
Explore the colour collection, we hope you love it!
Anna
Just 1 of our 10 brand new colours for 2026. Which one is your favourite? Watch ‘til the end for the full line up!
Created to celebrate our 10th year, these additions to the current collection feel very ‘us’. They are timeless colours with a lived-in feel that don’t shout for attention, but sit comfortably in a space. Even the bolder shades carry a gentle, heritage-inspired depth – the kind of paint colours you’ll want to live with for many years to come.
Fabulous coating & sheet production done for us with our Pure Matt Plus by @mccolours_
BTS 🎥 Here are a few of the MANY tasks that go into designing and creating a new colour chart…a huge investment for a small business! Cue the comments from people thinking I have the best job in the world (I promise there are loads of boring bits too)!
Earlier this week: Mum (Clare) + I (Anna) planned our 2026 layout…what do you think?
WATCH THIS SPACE FOR:
⦿ 10 NEW colours launching soon
⦿ Celebrating 10 YEARS OF US
⦿ And a few archive favourites making a comeback too!
Painted fabric backdrops might be the design hack renters have been waiting for!
We love how this shoot for @the.sette turned out! Using our paints on fabric backdrops, Aurora Sky, Teasel and Bridesmaid looking fabulous with the beautiful tableware from @feldsparstudio
📷 @emmalewisphotographer
Styled by @carolinedavisstylist
