The project in detail
Before any colour went on in this Faringdon master bedroom, the ceiling needed substantial repair work. Board movement had caused cracking across multiple areas, and several corner tapes had blown, both common issues that decorators often skim over rather than address properly. We don't do that. Every crack was opened, filled, and reinforced correctly; the blown corner tapes were cut back, re-taped, and made good so the repair would hold. That preparation work is unglamorous, but it's what determines whether a finished ceiling looks properly flat or starts showing problems again within months. With the surfaces right, the ceiling was finished in Dulux Trade White Emulsion and the walls in Dulux Trade Diamond Matt Emulsion. Both are reliable, consistent products that deliver the quality of result a room like this demands. The customer chose a deep, immersive teal for her son's new bedroom, a bold decision that wraps all four walls and creates something that feels genuinely dramatic without tipping into oppressive. Getting the cutting-in right where that deep teal meets the ceiling is critical. It's scrutinised in every photograph and every glance around the room, and the preparation work beforehand is what makes it possible to achieve. The before photos show where we started. The after photos show what proper groundwork makes possible.
