Kensington Painters & Decorators
Painting & decorating
for Kensington homes.
Considered colour. Careful preparation. From a single room to a complete interior, a decorating scheme shaped around your home.
Care for the details already there.
Kensington Painters & Decorators is the painting & decorating division of Hampstead Renovations Limited (Company No. 16838595).
The work, considered
From the broad surfaces
to the smallest detail.
A well-decorated room depends on more than a colour choice. Explore what to consider for walls, woodwork, façades and wallcoverings.
Interior painting
Walls, ceilings and woodwork, considered together. Interior decoration starts with the condition of the room and the way you use it.
Read about interior painting 02Exterior painting
A considered specification for painted façades, exterior timber and metalwork. Condition and access come before colour.
Read about exterior painting 03Wallpaper hanging
Wallcoverings need a sound background and a considered setting-out plan, especially around period corners, alcoves and chimney breasts.
Read about wallpaper hanging 04Woodwork and trim painting
Doors, skirting, architraves and panelling define the edges of a room. Their preparation deserves a separate specification.
Read about woodwork and trim painting 05Period property painting
Decoration for older interiors and façades begins with understanding the existing fabric. Original plaster and joinery should inform the method.
Read about period property painting 06Colour consultation
A useful colour scheme relates to the actual room: its light, proportions, furniture and adjoining spaces.
Read about colour consultation
Before the first coat
The finish starts
with the preparation.
Existing coatings, plaster repairs and the condition of joinery shape the specification. So do the rooms you need to keep using and the features you want to retain.
We begin with the brief, then discuss the surfaces, materials and access. The quotation should make the work and its boundaries clear.
Read about our approachA sense of place
For Kensington,
and the homes around it.
Explore Kensington Square, Kensington Court and De Vere, with guidance for South Kensington and the adjoining neighbourhood fringes. Each brief starts with the individual property.
Existing character, carefully considered
Room for colour.
Respect for detail.
Original cornicing, panelled doors and sash windows call for a considered brief. Identify what should be retained, what needs repair and which finishes are appropriate before work begins.
Find guidance for your property
Before you begin
A few practical questions.
The details are agreed around your property and the proposed work.
What should I send with an enquiry?
Send the property address, a list of rooms or surfaces and photographs of their current condition. Include your preferred timing and any access or building restrictions. We can then discuss the next step.
How is a quotation prepared?
The scope needs to identify preparation, repairs, materials, protection and access. Any exclusions or provisional items should be stated. The quotation and agreed terms govern the work, including how changes are handled.
Can decoration be planned around an occupied home?
Tell us which rooms must remain usable and where furniture can be moved. The sequence, protection and drying arrangements can then be discussed for your particular home.
What if my property is listed or in a conservation area?
Check the requirements for the individual property before changing finishes or disturbing original fabric. Share relevant advice, consents and building specifications when discussing the work.
Can I choose the paint brand and colour?
Yes. Include your preferred products and colours in the brief. The final specification needs to suit the surface, and samples can be reviewed in the room before a selection is agreed.
Who is behind Kensington Painters & Decorators?
Kensington Painters & Decorators is the painting & decorating division of Hampstead Renovations Limited (Company No. 16838595).
Start with a conversation
Tell us about your property.
Share the address, the rooms or surfaces, and what you have in mind.
Your project details
Tell us what you would like to decorate and where.