D.R.Smith Decorating Solutions

17/08/2026

🚪 First Impressions Start at the Front Door! 🏡✨

This gorgeous old oak door and frame just got the ultimate VIP glow-up, and the transformation is next level! 😍🔑✨

​The Door: Treated and protected with Osmo UV-Protection-Oil (420 Clear Satin) to keep that natural wood looking rich and healthy. 🪵☀️

​The Threshold: Finished in sleek black using Wickes Exterior Wood Paint (Satin). 🖤

​The Windows & Frame: Brightened up with crisp white Zinsser AllCoat Exterior Satin. 🪟✨

​The Ironmongery: Refreshed using Rust-Oleum Painter’s Touch Black Spray Paint for that perfect finishing touch. 🪄

16/08/2026

16/08/2026

Recently we gave this large bungalow an exterior facelift, perfect for a summer 🌞 glow up.

There’s nothing like a fresh coat of paint to breathe new life into a home! 🏡✨For this transformation, we used Santex Cornish Cream on the walls to give it a beautiful, warm and timeless finish. We also used Dulux Weathershield Satin Brilliant White to make it's features pop. And finally we gave all the guttering and downpipes a deep clean to ensure the whole property looks sparkling from top to bottom.

24/07/2026

A recent project we wrapped up that's looking proper sharp! 🎨✨

​We got stuck into this new kitchen-diner, coating the ceilings and walls in Johnstone's trade Covaplus brilliant white vinyl matt, and finishing all the woodwork with Johnstone's trade durable aqua brilliant white satin for a smooth, tough-as-nails look.

​The room is looking bright and ready for the upcoming oak doors and quartz worktops! 🚪🖤

18/07/2026

Why wait for a full renovation to enjoy a fresh, bright home? 🏠✨

​Sometimes you need a quick "facelift" while planning the next big steps. We recently stopped by to give this entrance-way a much-needed refresh while the owners prepared for future upgrades, like new oak doors!

We tackled those pesky ceiling water marks with a solid stain block, and carefully prepped, filled, and sanded all the woodwork to get it ready for its transformation.

To bring it all together, we used Johnstone's Trade Covaplus Brilliant White Vinyl Matt for the ceilings and walls, and finished the woodwork with Johnstone's Trade Durable Aqua Brilliant White Satin.

27/05/2026

Pure bedroom bliss! 🛌✨

Just look at that transformation! The minute you step into this room now, all the stress of the day melts away. It feels incredibly warm, calm, and welcoming—the exact kind of sanctuary you want to wrap yourself up in at the end of a long day.

To create that high-end, peaceful vibe, we paired a gorgeous warm neutral with a classic staple to create a harmonious space.

The Calm Color Combo:

🔵​The Ceiling: Brilliant White Matt

🔵​The Walls: Dulux Bleached Linen

🔵​The Woodwork: Johnstones Trade Aqua Durable Satin in Brilliant White

​This fresh lick of paint frames the traditional panelled inbuilt wardrobe wall and the natural wood elements of the oak door, headboard, and parquet floor beautifully. It leaves everything looking smooth, seamless, and perfectly ready for a peaceful night's sleep. 🥰

25/05/2026

Bathroom ceiling drama! 🛁💥

We were asked to sort out this bathroom because the ceiling was bubbling and flaking.

While it's easy to assume it was just a typical bathroom issue, this was actually a case of the original plaster and paint failing to bond properly from day one!

​Instead of just slapping a fresh coat over the mess and hoping for the best, we stripped back the loose layers and gave the space a rock-solid upgrade.

​What We Used:

🔵 Zinsser Peel Stop (the absolute secret weapon to glue down those loose edges)

🔵​ Zinsser Perma-White Matt (2 coats to keep the surface fresh and mould-free)

🔵​Johnstones Undercoat

🔵​Johnstones Trade Aqua Durable Satin in Brilliant White