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When it comes to the colour white two things come to my mind, and the contrast couldn’t be more different! Snow. Clean, crisp, cold and fresh….. when it’s new it’s perfect! Just like newly painted white walls. Sun! My mind also goes to how the sun shines down on white washed houses of European towns. […]
When decorating your space, it’s normal to look for inspiration, what’s on trend. No one thinks twice about having similar decor taste. If you look around you’ll see that right now the main colour still seems to be grey, kitchens are getting bolder and statement features are not unusual. […]
I have to admit that as soon as all five of us are home (dog included), if I manage to nip to the loo, the main meeting place seems to be right outside the en-suite door 🙄 is this a boy thing?? All kidding aside, the place everyone seems to come together in our home […]
In our last blog we directed you in what you shouldn’t say to a decorator, this week it’s only fair that we tell you what they love to hear…… If you ask any painter what makes them go the extra mile there is a common denominator. The list generally goes- The kettle being always on. […]
When instructing anyone to do work for you, it’s better to be able to trust them. If you don’t it can lead to uncomfortable questions and atmospheres. That being said, there are some things better left unsaid…… ‘Can I get a ball park for a 4 bedroom house?’ Believe it or not, we get this […]
Trends come and go, clothes, music and decorating. The older I get the more recognisable the cycle is, but next years trends make sense. It’s not all about what’s in fashion, but what’s best for our mindset too! So here’s our top 5 trends for 2023. 5 – Primary colours. It’s amazing what a pop […]
The bulk of our work is taken up in homes and private let’s. We enjoy it, especially if the customer asks for something a little bit different, or there is restoration work to be done. Business to business. We also undertake office works, industrial buildings and retails spaces. This can mean out of […]
We know how to get it on……but do you know how to get it off?? Paint- let’s be clear, we’re talking about paint! As much as I love the idea of fresh walls and bright colours in open spaces, as a painters wife, paint is also my nemesis! No matter how hard David tries, I’ve […]
November has crept up with damp air and dark nights. Every change in season brings with it a change in lighting, making for cosy nights and darker mornings. Although the sun is bright, as are the lights we turn on in the evenings! In our house this means light reaches corners that it hasn’t for a […]
I’ve written before about what materials to use to ensure your property is protected from damp and stains, this is our business and we do it well. When it comes to wrong doers we go the professionals to help us protect our property. Ring. We invested in a ring door bell around a year ago. […]