Interior Painting
Swiss Cottage Modern Apartment: Complete Interior Refresh
Swiss Cottage
Location
Swiss Cottage, NW3
Completed
December 2024
Duration
1 week
Investment
£4,200
Client
Private Residence
The Challenge
A modern 2-bedroom apartment in a new-build development near Swiss Cottage needed redecorating ahead of the owners' first baby arriving. The clients specifically requested zero-VOC paints throughout for indoor air quality and wanted a warm, calming palette suitable for a nursery environment.
Key Challenges
Nursery Safety Requirements
All paints needed to be zero-VOC and certified safe for newborns — no exceptions.
Tight Timeline
The project needed to complete before the baby's due date, leaving no room for delays.
Our Solution
We used Earthborn Claypaint throughout — a zero-VOC, EU Ecolabel-certified paint that is safe for nurseries and allergy sufferers. The living area was finished in Earthborn Gregory's Den (warm taupe), the master bedroom in Earthborn Donkey Ride (soft grey), and the nursery in Earthborn Freckle (gentle cream). All woodwork was finished in Earthborn Eco Chic eggshell. We used our Mirka dust-free sanding system to keep the air clean during preparation.
Project Approach
1
Preparation
(1.5 days)Dust-free sanding, filling, cleaning, priming where needed.
2
Painting
(3.5 days)Two coats Earthborn Claypaint walls and ceilings, two coats Eco Chic woodwork.
Technical Specifications
Paint Brand
Earthborn Claypaint / Earthborn Eco Chic
Finish
Claypaint (ultra-matt), Eco Chic (eggshell woodwork)
Colors Used
Gregory's Den (living area), Donkey Ride (bedroom), Freckle (nursery)
Application
2 coats Claypaint, 2 coats Eco Chic
Preparation Work
Mirka dust-free sanding, sugar soap wash, light fill and sand
Results & Outcomes
Complete apartment redecoration in 5 working days
Zero-VOC environment safe for newborn — no paint smell on handover
Dust-free sanding kept air quality pristine throughout
Client moved baby furniture in the same weekend we finished
"Quick, efficient, and an excellent finish on our modern apartment. They used low-VOC paints as we requested for our baby's room. Highly professional team."
James R.
Homeowner
Project Gallery
Completed nursery in Earthborn Freckle
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