Interior Decorating Windlesham

We redecorated an open plan kitchen and living space in Windlesham, creating a clean, consistent finish. The job included full preparation, wallpapering a feature area with Cole & Son paper, and painting all remaining walls and woodwork in Farrow & Ball colours.

The brief

The owners wanted a bold, unified look across the kitchen and living area. They chose a Cole & Son wallpaper for one main wall and Farrow & Ball paint for the rest.

Preparation

Open plan rooms need careful prep because the same wall surface runs through cooking and sitting areas. We filled cracks and dents, sanded back the filler, and caulked the joints between walls, skirting and architrave. Any stained areas were spot primed so they would not bleed through the new paint. We also sanded the woodwork lightly to give the new paint a key.

The work

Wallpapering

We hung the Cole & Son paper on the feature wall, checking the pattern match before cutting each length. The paste was applied evenly and each drop was smoothed from the centre out to avoid air bubbles. We trimmed the top and bottom with a sharp blade for a clean line against the ceiling and skirting.

Painting

All remaining walls were painted in Farrow & Ball emulsion. We applied a mist coat where bare plaster was exposed, then two full coats. The woodwork was painted in a water-based satin, which dries quickly and stays whiter for longer than solvent-based gloss. We used a brush for cutting in and a short pile roller for the main wall areas.

Kitchen area

Around the kitchen units we took care to protect worktops and appliances. We used low tack masking tape on edges and dust sheets on the floor. The paint was applied thinly near the units so there was no build up on the edges.

The result

The room now has a consistent finish from the kitchen through to the living area. The wallpaper adds a focal point without overpowering the space, and the Farrow & Ball colours sit well together. The owners were able to move furniture back in after two days once the paint had fully dried.