In conversation…
We talk to the brand director of paint and colour experts Fenwick & Tilbrook
with Anna Hill, the brand director of paint experts Fenwick & Tilbrook
How did it all begin?
Fenwick & Tilbrook was created by accident when one of the founders, Simon Tilbrook, was splitting business assets for a client following the insolvency of a brand with a ‘paint arm’ to its business. Simon saw promise and a gap in the market for a premium paint brand o ering truly high-quality, pigmentrich paint and so Simon and his wife Clare (my mother) went through the process of rebranding and reformulating a gorgeous range of colours under their own brand name. I’ve been involved with the business since its creation in 2016. The three of us work closely together on all areas of the business – it truly is a family-run business!
Describe your typical day
No two days are the same, which is great. We’re a brand that’s growing quickly, so some days are very fast paced and disappear in the blink of an eye! As a small family business, we all muck in – Clare and I can often be seen creating bespoke colours or working on colour suggestions for customers who want a bit of help with their colour scheme. But equally we could be processing orders, making paint or packing boxes.
Tell us something weird and wonderful about yourself
As a child I shared a bedroom with my younger sister and took a real interest in the layout and design of the room. In a bid to get some privacy I designed a room divider made from egg boxes and sent my school class home with letters for their parents to collect their empty egg boxes to support the cause! We moved house before I’d collected enough egg boxes to see the project through, shame!
Describe your style
I would say my style is fairly eclectic… probably midcentury rustic meets boho!
Who are your stalking on Instagram?
We’ve recently agreed on a paint collaboration with Greg Penn (@manwithahammer) and so I’m keeping close to the progress he’s making with Admiral’s House, as I can’t wait to start seeing paint going on the walls!
Where do you find your inspiration?
The natural world is a source of inspiration for paint colours and schemes. I’m a year into living in Norfolk and I still stop by the side of the road to take photos of the surrounding countryside! Instagram is always a source of inspiration for home décor ideas – especially following renovation accounts that display enormous levels of drive and hard work.
Who would you love to collaborate with?
Working on a paint collection for an interiors retailer like West Elm would be amazing. I love their e ortless style and company ethos for community – a global retailer with a localised product o ering, outside of a core range makes real sense to me.
To discover more about Fenwick & Tilbrook, visit fenwickandtilbrook.com