Painting Case Studies Across North London
Detailed project walkthroughs from Hampstead, West Hampstead, Highgate, St John's Wood and nearby neighbourhoods
Each project presents unique challenges and opportunities. These in-depth case studies showcase how we approach complex painting and restoration projects, from Grade II listed heritage properties to fast-paced commercial transformations. Discover the careful planning, expert craftsmanship, and attention to detail that defines our work.
Heritage Interior
Grade II Listed Victorian Living Room Restoration
Hampstead Village
Hampstead Village, NW3
September 2024
3 weeks
Our client owned a stunning Grade II listed Victorian townhouse in Hampstead Village that had not been decorated for over 15 years.
Interior PaintingPeriod Property RestorationPlasterwork Repair+1 more
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Exterior Restoration
Edwardian Stucco Facade Restoration
Belsize Park
Belsize Park, NW3
July-August 2024
5 weeks
This magnificent Edwardian semi-detached home in Belsize Park featured a stunning stucco facade that had deteriorated significantly over the years. The property faced south.
Exterior PaintingStucco RepairMasonry Restoration+1 more
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Commercial
Weekend Office Transformation
Camden Tech Startup
Camden Town, NW1
October 2024
1 weekend (48 hours)
A rapidly growing Camden technology company had outgrown its cramped, tired-looking office space.
Commercial PaintingOffice Fit-OutFast-Track Service+1 more
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Interior Painting
Belsize Park Mansion Block: Full Interior Redecoration
Belsize Park
Belsize Park, NW3
November 2024
2 weeks
A 3-bedroom mansion block flat on Belsize Avenue required a complete interior redecoration. The property had high ceilings, ornate cornicing.
Interior PaintingPeriod Property RestorationColour Consultation
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Specified on this project
- Paint system
- Little Greene / Farrow & Ball / Dulux Weathershield
- Colours
- Jasmine White (exterior), Railings (front door), French Grey Pale (hallway), Wimborne White (bedrooms)
- Finish
- Intelligent Emulsion walls, Intelligent Eggshell woodwork, High Gloss front door
- Preparation
- Render stabilisation, timber stripping, period plaster repairs
West Hampstead Victorian Terrace: Complete Interior & Exterior
West Hampstead
West Hampstead, NW6
October 2024
4 weeks
A beautifully proportioned Victorian terrace on Sumatra Road, West Hampstead needed both interior and exterior redecoration. The exterior render was cracking and the front door had lost its gloss.
Interior PaintingExterior PaintingPeriod Property Restoration
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Specified on this project
- Paint system
- Keim Granital / Teknos
- Colours
- Keim custom-matched stone, Teknos Aquatop White (windows)
- Finish
- Mineral silicate (facade), Microporous satin (windows)
- Preparation
- Acrylic paint removal, render repair, timber splicing, sash cord replacement, draught-proofing
Hampstead Heath Border Villa: Keim Exterior & Sash Window Restoration
Hampstead Heath
Near Hampstead Heath, NW3
June-July 2024
6 weeks
A grand detached Victorian villa on East Heath Road overlooking Hampstead Heath needed a comprehensive exterior restoration.
Exterior PaintingSash Window Painting and RestorationHeritage Interior
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Specified on this project
- Paint system
- Farrow & Ball (colour match in 2-pack polyurethane)
- Colours
- Railings (31)
- Finish
- 2-pack polyurethane satin lacquer
- Preparation
- Degrease, sand with 240-grit, clean, prime with adhesion promoter
Belsize Park Kitchen Respray: Farrow & Ball Railings Transformation
Belsize Park
Belsize Park, NW3
January 2025
5 days
A dated but structurally sound shaker-style kitchen in a Belsize Park garden flat needed a dramatic update.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingKitchen Respraying
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Specified on this project
- Paint system
- Farrow & Ball Estate Emulsion
- Colours
- Pointing (2003), All White (2005), Mahogany stain (handrail)
- Finish
- Estate Emulsion (breathable), Satin varnish (handrail)
- Preparation
- Steam stripping, lime plaster repair, internal scaffold construction
Hampstead Village: Georgian Hallway & Staircase Restoration
Hampstead Village
Hampstead Village, NW3
March 2025
2 weeks
A Grade II listed Georgian townhouse on Church Row, Hampstead needed its dramatic three-storey hallway and staircase redecorated. The property featured an original cantilevered stone staircase.
Interior PaintingPeriod Property RestorationHeritage Interior
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Specified on this project
- Paint system
- Earthborn Claypaint / Earthborn Eco Chic
- Colours
- Gregory's Den (living area), Donkey Ride (bedroom), Freckle (nursery)
- Finish
- Claypaint (ultra-matt), Eco Chic (eggshell woodwork)
- Preparation
- Mirka dust-free sanding, sugar soap wash, light fill and sand
Swiss Cottage Modern Apartment: Complete Interior Refresh
Swiss Cottage
Swiss Cottage, NW3
December 2024
1 week
A modern 2-bedroom apartment in a new-build development near Swiss Cottage needed redecorating ahead of the owners' first baby arriving.
Interior PaintingEco-Friendly Painting
Read Full Case StudySash Window Restoration
Specified on this project
- Paint system
- Teknos Aquatop 2600
- Colours
- Off-White (custom match to existing)
- Finish
- Microporous satin (breathable, UV-resistant)
- Preparation
- Timber splice repairs (Accoya), sash cord replacement, draught-proof strip fitting, hand sanding
Belsize Park Gardens: 18 Sash Windows Restored
Belsize Park
Belsize Park, NW3
August-September 2024
4 weeks
An impressive Edwardian house on Belsize Park Gardens had 18 original timber sash windows that had not been maintained for over 20 years. Many windows were painted shut, sash cords had snapped.
Sash Window Painting and RestorationSash Window Restoration
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Interior Painting
Highgate Victorian Villa: Full Interior Transformation
Highgate
Highgate, N6
February 2025
4 weeks
A grand five-bedroom Victorian villa near Highgate Village presented significant decorating challenges due to its scale and period features. The property had imposing 12-foot ceilings throughout.
Interior PaintingPeriod Property RestorationPlasterwork Repair+2 more
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Interior Painting
St John's Wood Luxury Apartment: Contemporary Redecoration
St John's Wood
St John's Wood, NW8
March 2025
2 weeks
A spacious luxury apartment near Abbey Road in St John's Wood required a complete contemporary redecoration. The property featured open-plan living spaces, a large master suite with fitted wardrobes.
Interior PaintingWallpaper HangingCabinet Spraying+2 more
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Communal & Interior
Maida Vale Mansion Block: Communal Areas & 3 Flats
Maida Vale
Maida Vale, W9
January-February 2025
6 weeks
A handsome 1920s mansion block near Warwick Avenue in Maida Vale required comprehensive redecoration of its communal entrance hall, main staircase serving four floors.
Interior PaintingCommunal Area DecorationPlasterwork Repair+2 more
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Specified on this project
- Paint system
- Keim Granital / Sikkens
- Colours
- Keim custom warm stone (facade), Sikkens Natural Oak (timber), Sikkens Rubbol White (painted woodwork)
- Finish
- Mineral silicate matt (facade), Sikkens translucent satin (timber), Sikkens satin (painted wood)
- Preparation
- Full scaffold all elevations, stucco crack repair with lime mortar, blown render patching, timber splicing and epoxy consolidation
Frognal NW3: Grand Detached Villa Full Exterior
Frognal
Frognal, NW3
May-June 2025
5 weeks
A large detached Edwardian villa on Frognal Way required a complete exterior repaint. The property's prominent position on this prestigious Hampstead street meant the finish had to be impeccable.
Exterior PaintingStucco RepairTimber Repair+2 more
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Specified on this project
- Paint system
- Earthborn Silicate Masonry Paint
- Colours
- Heritage Pink (conservation-approved, custom match), Pure White (window surrounds), Stone (cornice detail)
- Finish
- Microporous matt masonry (breathable, vapour-permeable)
- Preparation
- Lime render repair (NHL 3.5), careful removal of loose paint, surface stabilisation, power wash
Primrose Hill Stucco Terrace: Exterior Restoration
Primrose Hill
Primrose Hill, NW3
April 2025
3 weeks
One of the iconic pastel-coloured stucco-fronted houses on Chalcot Crescent, Primrose Hill needed a complete exterior restoration. This famous crescent.
Exterior PaintingLime Render RepairConservation Area Compliance+2 more
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Heritage Interior
Hampstead Garden Suburb: Arts & Crafts Home Interior
Hampstead Garden Suburb
Hampstead Garden Suburb, NW11
November 2024
3 weeks
A listed Arts & Crafts house in the heart of Hampstead Garden Suburb required sensitive interior redecoration. The property, designed by one of the original Garden Suburb architects.
Interior PaintingHeritage InteriorOak Panelling Restoration+2 more
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Interior & Exterior
Kentish Town Victorian Terrace: Complete Interior & Exterior
Kentish Town
Kentish Town, NW5
September 2024
3 weeks
A young family in Kentish Town needed their three-bedroom Victorian terrace fully redecorated inside and out before their second child arrived.
Interior PaintingExterior PaintingEco-Friendly Painting+2 more
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Kitchen Cabinet Painting
South Hampstead Kitchen & Bathroom Transformation
South Hampstead
South Hampstead, NW6
March 2025
1 week
A homeowner in South Hampstead had a structurally sound but aesthetically dated kitchen with oak-effect thermofoil cabinet doors that looked tired after 12 years.
Kitchen Cabinet PaintingKitchen ResprayingBathroom Vanity Painting+2 more
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