Living Room Painters in Canterbury
Canterbury Decorators are living room painters covering homes across Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, and the surrounding area.
- Full living room repaint: ceiling, walls, and all woodwork
- Chimney breast feature walls and alcove painting
- Original cornicing and dado rails painted by hand
- Lime plaster walls properly primed
- Colour consultation for period properties
Canterbury’s Victorian reception rooms are the most architecturally rich interiors in the city’s standard housing stock.
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Why Choose Canterbury Decorators
Period Room Specialists
Chimney breasts, cornicing, alcoves, and lime plaster across Canterbury’s properties.
Clear Pricing
Fixed price from the first quote. No unexpected additions.
Fully Insured
Full public liability cover on every job.
Highly Recommended
Most of our work comes from repeat clients and referrals.
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Canterbury’s Living Room Painting Specialists
Victorian and Georgian Living Rooms
We work in the correct sequence: ceiling first, walls next, woodwork last. Canterbury Decorators cover the full living room repaint. We also offer dedicated dining room painting services.
Chimney Breast and Alcoves
The chimney breast is the defining feature. See our feature wall painting page for accent options.
Lime Plaster Walls
We use lime-compatible fillers and breathable primer. See our wall painters page for all wall types.
Heritage Colour
We include colour conversation as part of the site visit. Farrow & Ball and Little Greene feature heavily in briefs.
Our Living Room Painting Process
1. Site Visit
We inspect ceiling, walls, chimney breast, alcoves, and all woodwork.
2. Surface Preparation
Cracks filled. Lime plaster stabilised. Woodwork sanded. Furniture and floors protected.
3. Ceiling First
Ceiling painted before walls. Cornicing cut in by hand.
4. Walls in Sequence
Chimney breast or feature wall colour applied in the right sequence.
5. Woodwork Last
Skirting boards, mantelpiece, and all other woodwork painted.
6. Final Walkthrough
We inspect the finished room with you.
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Living Room Painting Costs in Canterbury
Living room repaints typically range from £500 to £1,100. Call 01227 200884 for a precise quote.
Ceiling Height
High period ceilings and elaborate cornicing add time.
Chimney Breast
Contrasting colour schemes add preparation and masking time.
Typical Ranges
Standard modern: £450–650. Victorian terrace: £600–850. Georgian sitting room: £800–1,100.
All prices are estimates. Contact us for a fixed quote.
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