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Interior decorating in Plymouth, with a designer's eye

From one tired room to a whole house, I paint and decorate homes across Plymouth and the South Hams, with colour advice from the first visit.

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What should you expect from interior decorating in Plymouth?

Interior decorating in Plymouth with me covers walls, ceilings, woodwork and doors, in single rooms or whole houses. I start with a visit to see the rooms and talk through colours, then protect your furniture and floors, prepare every surface properly and paint, keeping the house tidy each day until we walk through the finished work together.

Plenty of decorators will paint the colour you hand them. I have over 10 years' experience in painting and decorating, interior design and project management, so I am just as happy to help you choose it. Lots of customers start out unsure which white to use or whether a darker shade will work in a room with little light, and that conversation is part of the job. If you want a fuller plan for a room, my colour and interior design advice goes further.

I work in period homes, flats, family homes and new builds. Some jobs are a single space, such as a hallway, stairs and landing. Others run top to bottom, like this whole-house decorating project with a navy shaker kitchen diner, a lounge with a gallery wall, four bedrooms and a home office. Whatever the size, I do everything I can to stay within your budget.

Bright period living room with pale painted walls, ceiling mouldings and a bay window

WHAT I CAN DO INSIDE YOUR HOME

Every interior job is planned around your rooms, your style and your budget.

Walls and ceilings painted in the right finish

Skirting, architraves, doors and window frames

Staircase woodwork, spindles and handrails

Filling and sanding so surfaces are smooth

Moisture-resistant paints for kitchens and bathrooms

Colour schemes planned room by room

Wallpaper hung alongside the painting

Furniture and floors protected throughout

WHY CHOOSE DANIEL

A designer's eye

Colour and design advice is part of how I work, from the first visit to the final coat, so the rooms feel considered as well as freshly painted.

Preparation first

Furniture and floors are covered, and surfaces are filled and sanded before any paint goes on. Good preparation is what gives a clean, even finish.

Tidy and in touch

I clear up at the end of every day and keep you updated as the work goes, then we walk through it together before sign-off.

RECENT WORK

Lounge painted deep blue with a large artwork above the sofa

Hallway in sage green with a blue painted open staircase

Bedroom with a deep green feature wall and copper pendant

Sage green walls around a white painted door

Landing with white doors and grey carpet

Home office with painted joinery and slatted wood

See more of our work

Grey room with wall panelling, fitted wardrobes and a black door

WHAT CUSTOMERS SAY

"We came home every day to a very tidy house. Excellent and pristine workmanship."

PARACLETA FELICIA HARRIS

Hallway, stairs and woodwork customer

HOW IT WORKS

From the first visit to the final walk-through, here's what to expect.

STEP 01

A visit and a chat

I come round, look at the space and listen to what you have in mind.

STEP 02

Colours and details

We agree colours, finishes and timings, with advice if you want it.

STEP 03

Careful preparation

Furniture and floors protected, every surface filled and sanded.

STEP 04

Decorating

Tidy at the end of every day, with updates as the work goes on.

STEP 05

The walk-through

We check every detail together before the job is signed off.

QUESTIONS

How much does interior decorating in Plymouth cost?

The cost of interior decorating in Plymouth depends on the size of the rooms, the condition of the walls and woodwork, and how much preparation is needed. Daniel Riley gives free, no-obligation quotes after visiting your home, so the price reflects the real job rather than a guess over the phone.

How long does it take to decorate a room?

The time it takes to decorate a room depends on its size, how much woodwork there is and the state of the surfaces underneath. Preparation such as filling and sanding can take as long as the painting itself. Daniel Riley gives a realistic timescale with each quote, once he has seen the room.

Do I need to move furniture before a decorator arrives?

Before interior decorating starts, it helps to clear ornaments, pictures and small items. Daniel Riley and his team protect furniture and floors throughout the job, and Daniel will talk through what needs moving at the first visit so nothing is left to chance on the day.

Which paint finish is best for interior walls and woodwork?

For interior walls, a matt finish suits most living rooms and bedrooms, while kitchens and bathrooms need a moisture-resistant paint that copes with steam and wiping. For woodwork, eggshell gives a soft low sheen, satinwood a little more, and gloss the hardest-wearing shine. Daniel Riley can advise on the right finish for each room.

Does Daniel Riley decorate in the South Hams as well as Plymouth?

Daniel Riley Decorating & Design covers Plymouth and the South Hams, including Ivybridge, Kingsbridge, Salcombe and Dartmouth. Past work includes a whole home in Kingsbridge decorated throughout in mainly Farrow & Ball colours, with Strong White, a warm, grey-based white, as the base.

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Bedroom colour drenched in teal, walls and ceiling

FREE, NO-OBLIGATION QUOTES

LET'S TALK ABOUT YOUR ROOMS

Call 07476 131999 or email hello@danielrileydesign.co.uk to book a free, no-obligation quote visit.