Let our Maps of Colour guide you towards creating your own personal colour palette.
We began Atelier Ellis with a deep-rooted desire to help people tell their story of home. Using colour and incredible paint as a conduit for conversations on place and the joyfulness and valuable luck of having a choice.
Discover our Maps of Colour
For every colour in our collection, we have arranged a family of eight that we know will work together beautifully.
Atelier Ellis makes natural, breathable, bio-based paint and colour to help people tell their story of home
We’re an independent maker of colour, formulating, making, and selling exceptional quality paint. Our colours are thoughtfully researched to create the perfect backdrop for the stories that place people at the centre of their home. Find out more about who we are.
Discover I am/not an Island
Twelve urbane new colours that harness the power of connection, people and place. Our love letter to London and its river of dreams. These are colours to ground, hold and move you.
Visit us at our London studio and manufactory
We are delighted to welcome you into our London studio, nestled inside the beautifully restored Bottle Factory in Bermondsey.
Explore our Projects & Articles
2026 collection: I am/not an Island
I am/not an Island: twelve new colours connecting people and place. A personal palette celebrating unique points of view and all that is best of, and in the beautiful city of London.
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Atelier Ellis Makers 2026: What Colour is Home?
In February 2026, Atelier Ellis, makers of beautiful, breathable bio-based paint, curates and hosts a new creative initiative and exhibition. The inaugural theme is What Colour is Home? Meditations & Conversations.
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For Konfekt Magazine: Walking over and around the wet Autumnal streets
Walking over and around the wet Autumnal streets, great spots of golden light and glowing embers fall out of windows. Grey months scurry on, bloodshot with sunrises and sets the colour of scarlet wine.
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Atelier Ellis x The Hepworth Wakefield
A collection of seven unique hues to celebrate the work of Helen Chadwick and Caroline Walker and their 2025 exhibitions at the Hepworth Wakefield.
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