Atelier Ellis makes beautiful, bio-based, breathable paint, holding ourselves to the highest standards of quality and environmental care
Beautiful Materials, Intelligent Making
Welcome to our new manufactory, surrounded by nature in the heart of the South Downs. Founded on our core principles of intelligent making, materiality and environmental care, this special place anchors our thinking and informs our decision making. And by tapping into local resources, we are rooted in this beautiful landscape.
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. Read more.
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. Let our Maps of Colour guide you towards creating your own personal palette.
Visit us at our London studio
We are delighted to welcome you into our London studio, nestled inside the beautifully restored Bottle Factory in Bermondsey.
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.
Explore our Projects & Articles
Beautiful Materials, Intelligent Making - our new Manufactory
Our new manufactory is based on a farm in the heart of the South Downs, surrounded by nature. Our paint and materials are produced using clean, locally sourced materials...
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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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