The Making Blog: Celebrating Colour & Craft

Exploring colour, material and finish through real projects, practical guidance and considered approaches to paint.

August 07, 2026 Guild Lane

How to Create a Beautiful Tablescape with Handmade Details

From hand-stencilled linen napkins to softly gilded candlelight, discover four simple handmade ideas that bring colour, texture and character to your table.
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How to Create a Beautiful Tablescape with Handmade Details
August 07, 2026 Guild Lane

How to use Guild Lane Clear Top Coats

Add an extra layer of protection where your project needs it most. Designed for painted and unpainted surfaces indoors and out.
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How to use Guild Lane Clear Top Coats
July 10, 2026 Guild Lane

Weekend Projects For A Beautiful Home

Explore furniture upcycling, garden makeovers, metallic finishes and creative decorating ideas designed to help you create a beautifully lived-in home.
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Weekend Projects For A Beautiful Home
July 03, 2026 Guild Lane

Beyond the Project | The Founder's Letter

Contemplate how colour feels once it becomes part of a home, how craftsmanship contributes to atmosphere and character, and what makes a space feel personal.
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Beyond the Project | The Founder's Letter
June 26, 2026 Guild Lane

River Lea Art Trail | Artist Benches & Testimonials

With careful restoration, painting and artistic interpretation, existing benches have been given a new lease of life.
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River Lea Art Trail | Artist Benches & Testimonials
June 13, 2026 Guild Lane

Super GILD vs GILD: Choosing the Right Metallic Paint

Our liquid metallics were designed to deliver the richness of metallic surfaces in a versatile, dependable paint format.
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Super GILD vs GILD: Choosing the Right Metallic Paint
May 29, 2026 Guild Lane

Small Bathroom Update Ideas Using Paint and Colour

Discover small bathroom update ideas using paint and colour. See how a vanity cabinet, painted floor and Bunting Yellow transformed a compact bathroom beautifully.
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Small Bathroom Update Ideas Using Paint and Colour
May 22, 2026 Guild Lane

Using Colour With Intention: Oxford Ochre

Discover how Oxford Ochre transforms a chest of drawers through texture, contrast and thoughtful design. A heritage-inspired furniture makeover using colour with intention.
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Using Colour With Intention: Oxford Ochre
May 15, 2026 Guild Lane

Simple Summer Garden Paint Ideas

Discover simple summer garden paint ideas with Guild Lane. Refresh wheelbarrows, tools and outdoor accessories with beautiful heritage colour this season.
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Simple Summer Garden Paint Ideas
May 08, 2026 Guild Lane

British Racing Green for Furniture and Interiors

Discover British Racing Green for furniture and interiors, with a real makeover, inspiration and guidance on using this heritage paint colour with confidence.
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British Racing Green for Furniture and Interiors
May 01, 2026 Guild Lane

Colour in Continuity: Using Bleo Across Materials

A founder-led look at how Bleo works across wood, terracotta and fibre, creating consistent colour and continuity across surfaces.
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Colour in Continuity: Using Bleo Across Materials
April 24, 2026 Guild Lane

Confidence in Colour | The Founder's Letter

Hear from Guild Lane founder Jeni about how to have confidence in colour. Learn how to pair bold colours to make a powerful statement.
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Confidence in Colour | The Founder's Letter
April 17, 2026 Guild Lane

Summer Garden Makeover with Bleo

Marcie K Designs uses Bleo Dusty Rose to refresh outdoor timber and fabric, creating a cohesive, durable, and muted garden setting.
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Summer Garden Makeover with Bleo
April 10, 2026 Guild Lane

Restoring American Porch Rockers with Bleo Dark Chocolate

Restoring traditional American porch rocking chairs with Bleo Dark Chocolate, bringing durable colour, breathable protection and renewed depth to well-loved outdoor timber.
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Restoring American Porch Rockers with Bleo Dark Chocolate
April 02, 2026 Guild Lane

The Jubilee Bench : A Family Heirloom Restored in Gainsborough Blue

Honouring a 30-year family legacy by restoring a classic garden bench in the timeless, regal depth of Gainsborough Blue.
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The Jubilee Bench : A Family Heirloom Restored in Gainsborough Blue
March 27, 2026 Guild Lane

Gold Metallic Furniture: A Statement Cabinet Makeover

This remarkable gold furniture makeover by Marcie K Designs embraces colour, metallic brilliance and artistic freedom to create a piece that feels vibrant, contemporary and unapologetically bold.
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Gold Metallic Furniture: A Statement Cabinet Makeover
March 20, 2026 Guild Lane

How to Use Bleo Fabric Paint on Upholstery, Clothing and Textiles

Learn exactly how to use our fabric paint Bleo on upholstery, clothing and textiles, how to get the best finish.
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How to Use Bleo Fabric Paint on Upholstery, Clothing and Textiles
March 13, 2026 Guild Lane

A Regency Revival : Painting Metal Garden Chairs in Verdigris

Revive weathered metal chairs with a touch of Regency elegance using a quick, two-coat Verdigris transformation.
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A Regency Revival : Painting Metal Garden Chairs in Verdigris
March 06, 2026 Guild Lane

How to Paint and Upcycle Furniture: A Complete Guide

A complete guide to using Jubilee Fine Furniture Paint for transforming tired furniture into beautifully finished pieces.
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How to Paint and Upcycle Furniture: A Complete Guide
February 27, 2026 Guild Lane

Spring Vintage Bicycle Revival : Bunting Yellow in Motion

Turn a well-loved vintage frame into a flash of sunshine with a quick Bunting Yellow revival.
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Spring Vintage Bicycle Revival : Bunting Yellow in Motion
February 13, 2026 Guild Lane

How to Paint Wooden Garden Furniture

Transforming outdoor furniture doesn't need to be complicated using Jubilee, with no sanding, no fuss, and no compromise on beauty or durability. See our step-by-step guide.
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How to Paint Wooden Garden Furniture
January 23, 2026 Guild Lane

What’s Inspiring Our Colour Story | The Founder's Letter

Guild Lane founder Jenifer Dapper reflects on the creative direction guiding Q1, from grounded colour choices to considered surfaces and quiet details.
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What’s Inspiring Our Colour Story | The Founder's Letter
December 31, 2025 Guild Lane

Super GILD Mixing Guide

Learn how to mix Super GILD Gold, Platinum, and Burnt Copper to create bespoke metallic tones. Tips for achieving custom gold tones for your DIY projects.
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Super GILD Mixing Guide
December 19, 2025 Guild Lane

Christmas in Colour

A captivating palette of heritage hues to enrich your festive season, inspired by Victorian craft, candlelit interiors and the quiet beauty of winter rituals.
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Christmas Napkin with Gold Hand Painted Holder
November 30, 2025 Guild Lane

Celestial Bauble Decoration

The first signs of festive cheer are here, and there's no better way to welcome them than with a personal touch.
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Celestial Bauble Decoration