The project in detail
A bedroom with a clear design direction: gothic-inspired, rich in tone, and deliberately atmospheric. The walls were finished in Johnstones Trade Cleanable Matt Emulsion, chosen for their depth and quality of coverage on a shade this dark. The ceiling was decorated in Dulux Trade White Emulsion, and all woodwork and the fitted wardrobe were finished in Benjamin Moore Scruff-x Satin tinted to Chantilly Lace, which holds up particularly well on high-contact surfaces like doors and wardrobe fronts. Dark rooms require careful preparation and application. Holidays, lap marks, and uneven coverage all show far more than they would on a lighter shade. Every surface was properly prepared before work began, and the paint was applied in controlled conditions to achieve a consistent, even finish throughout. The result is a room that commits fully to its design without looking unfinished or rushed.
Stanford in the Vale, Oxfordshire
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