British Colour Standard

Colourful Eco Homewares & Sustainable Gifts

Discover bold, colourful eco homewares and sustainable gift collections designed to bring style, purpose, and personality into your home. Combining contemporary design with responsible production, each piece is crafted to be both beautiful and environmentally conscious.

Founded at London’s iconic Oxo Tower Wharf in 2003, designers Victoria Whitbread and Jackie Piper are pioneers in colour-led product design. As the creators of the original Pantone homewares collections, including the globally recognised Pantone mugs, they continue to shape modern interiors through innovative use of colour and form.

British Colour Standard © - Heritage Meets Contemporary Design

The BRITISH COLOUR STANDARD © collection revives a historic 1930s British colour system, reimagined for modern living. This unique approach to British colour design offers a vibrant, curated palette that enhances interiors with authenticity and character.

Eco-Friendly Home Accessories

Our range of sustainable home accessories is created using eco-conscious materials and ethical production methods, supporting Fair Trade practices and small workshops.

Shop consciously designed products including:

• Eco wax candles - Fair Trade, hand-poured and colourful
• Recycled glassware - hand-crafted from reclaimed materials
• Wooden candle holders - made from repurposed wood offcuts
• Sustainable jute homeware - placemats, coasters, and baskets
• Recycled tote bags & plant pot covers - stylish and practical

Each item is designed to reduce environmental impact while delivering long-lasting quality and distinctive design.

Sustainable Gifts & Designer Homeware UK

Launched in 2016, these designer homewares and sustainable gifts in the UK are stocked by leading retailers, making them a trusted choice for conscious consumers seeking ethical, design-led products.

Luxury Paint Collection - British Colour Standard ©

Transform your space with the British Colour Standard luxury paint collection, featuring 60 carefully curated shades. Ideal for anyone looking for premium interior paint colours that combine heritage inspiration with contemporary style.