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Case Study

Detached Villa Complete Exterior & Interior

A substantial detached Victorian villa in Holland Park received a comprehensive redecoration of both its exterior and interior, including the garden walls, gate, and wrought-iron railings. The project encompassed the full facade, all sash windows, the front door, and eight principal rooms inside.

The Challenge

The property sits on a prominent corner plot, meaning the exterior is visible from three sides and demands a uniformly high finish from every angle. Mature trees close to the facade complicated scaffolding design, and the garden walls featured original Victorian stock brick that needed repointing before painting. Internally, several rooms had ornate plaster ceilings that required very careful protection during wall painting.

Our Approach

Scaffolding was designed around the existing trees using cantilever sections to avoid any damage to branches or roots. The facade was power-washed, all cracks repaired, and two coats of breathable masonry paint applied. Sash windows were individually stripped and refinished. The garden walls were repointed with lime mortar before receiving a masonry paint finish. Inside, rooms were worked through in sequence, with ornate ceiling details protected by custom-cut masking templates. The front door was stripped to bare timber and given the traditional five-coat treatment.

Before & After

After: Corner elevation showing full facade restoration
Before: Corner elevation showing full facade restoration
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Corner elevation showing full facade restoration

After: Drawing room repainted in Elephant's Breath
Before: Drawing room repainted in Elephant's Breath
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Drawing room repainted in Elephant's Breath

The Result

The property now presents a pristine, commanding presence on its corner plot. The consistent quality of finish across all three visible elevations has drawn compliments from neighbours and passers-by alike. Internally, the refreshed rooms feel lighter, brighter, and thoroughly rejuvenated.

Products Used

Sandtex Trade Smooth Masonry Paint in Ivory StoneFarrow & Ball Exterior Eggshell in Wimborne White (windows)Farrow & Ball Full Gloss in Off-Black (front door)Hammerite Direct to Rust in Black (railings)Farrow & Ball Estate Emulsion in Skimming StoneFarrow & Ball Estate Emulsion in Elephant's Breath
The scale of the project was considerable, but the team managed every element with calm professionalism. The house looks magnificent from the street, and the interior is equally impressive. Worth every penny.

Mr. and Mrs. Alexander Worthington

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