Professional Decorating in South Kensington, Chelsea

Expert professional decorating for homes and properties in South Kensington, Chelsea SW7. Conservation area specialists with deep local knowledge.

Professional Decorating in South Kensington, Chelsea

Professional Decorating in South Kensington

Every decorating project begins with a detailed consultation at your property, typically lasting 60–90 minutes. We assess the condition of all surfaces — walls, ceilings, woodwork, radiators, doors, and any specialist features — noting areas that need repair, surfaces that require specific preparation, and elements that may need coordination with other trades such as plasterers, carpenters, or electricians. We discuss your vision, preferred colours and finishes, lifestyle requirements (children, pets, entertaining), and budget parameters. Based on this assessment, we develop a comprehensive decorating specification that covers every element of the work, including specific paint products and colours, wallpaper selections, and finish types for each surface. We then schedule the work to minimise disruption, typically progressing room by room through your property with each space fully completed and cleaned before we move to the next. For larger projects, we can operate multiple teams to reduce the overall timeline. Throughout the project, a dedicated project lead maintains communication with you, manages quality control, and ensures everything is progressing to specification and schedule.


Property Considerations in South Kensington

Large-scale stucco-fronted terrace houses (1850s–1880s), typically 5–6 storeys including raised ground floor, principal floor, and upper floors over basement. Ceiling heights of 12–14 feet on principal floors. Elaborate plasterwork including deep cornices, ceiling roses, and enriched architraves throughout. Many properties are now divided into lateral apartments, often one per floor. The best properties retain original marble chimneypieces, timber shutters, and fine joinery throughout.

Conservation & Planning Notes

Extensive conservation area coverage across South Kensington. Onslow Square is a protected garden square. External changes require RBKC consent throughout.

Mix of private freehold, Alexander Estates, and other management companies. Diplomatic and institutional properties have their own requirements.


What's Included

  • Detailed property survey and comprehensive decorating specification
  • Colour consultation with sample pots and large test patches
  • Complete surface preparation including filling, sanding, and priming
  • Walls, ceilings, woodwork, and radiator painting to specification
  • Wallpaper hanging where specified (all paper types)
  • Specialist finishes where required (limewash, metallic, etc.)
  • Full protection of floors, carpets, and furnishings throughout
  • Dedicated project lead for communication and quality control
  • Post-completion snagging inspection and touch-up visit
  • Written maintenance guide for ongoing care of your decoration


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