Painters and decorators Kensington
We paint and decorate interiors and exteriors of houses, apartments, and buildings in Kensington – both private residences and managed properties. We support homeowners, property managers, and investors by delivering work with the highest level of care and professional conduct.
Part of our team is in Kensington almost every day – this is where our office is located, and you can schedule a meeting with us here to discuss your project. It’s also one of the areas where we carry out the most work – both residential and commercial.
We carry out a wide range of internal and external works in Kensington, including full façade renovations and interior decoration in private homes, apartments, and listed buildings. We work in an organised, punctual, and quiet manner – which our clients highly appreciate. Our presence in Kensington is no coincidence – here, quality and work culture both matter.
How We Work: Time-Sets, Declarations, Suspensions
📅 Time-Sets
Every project is divided into clearly planned stages with specific start and end dates. The client receives a schedule in advance, and we stick to it – without delays. This is especially important when the property is being prepared for tenants or when the family is about to move in.
📝 Declarations
We always present a clear scope of work and expected standards. This includes how we protect surfaces, how we communicate with the client, and what results to expect. We don’t make loose promises – our declarations are firm.
⏸️ Suspensions
We understand how projects in Kensington work. Sometimes you need to wait for a designer, approval from conservation officers, or the completion of other trades. We can pause work and return at the exact right moment – without losing rhythm or needing reminders.
Residential Painting in Kensington
Homes in Kensington often combine tradition and modernity – high-quality joinery, classic mouldings, and contemporary finishes designed by interior architects. These spaces require experience, precision, and sensitivity.
Our residential services include:
- Painting walls, ceilings, woodwork, staircases
- Surface repairs, resin application, and reinforcing mesh
- Working with or without detailed architectural plans
- Use of premium paints: Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, PPL, Paint Library
- Decorative techniques: limewash, colourwash, glaze
- Perfect finishing at details, lines, junctions, and coverings
Many clients hand us the keys while they’re away – knowing they’ll return to a fully protected, cleaned, and finished home.
Exterior Painting & Heritage Works
We also carry out numerous external renovation projects in Kensington, including listed buildings (Grade II and Grade II*). These often involve façades with cornices, wooden windows, and cast-iron details – requiring delicate restoration and knowledge of suitable materials.
Our exterior works include:
- Façade painting (Dulux Trade Weathershield, Keim, Earthborn systems)
- Full window restoration (including strip-down and detail recreation)
- Joinery, balcony, and metalwork repairsCompliance with heritage methods, materials, and colours
- Site protection (gardens, pavements, entrances)
- Work via scaffolding, MEWPs or rope access as needed
We also coordinate large residential blocks, communicating with tenants and managing agents discreetly and efficiently.
Selected Projects in Kensington
📍 Edwardes Square
Complete interior and exterior refurbishment of a Grade II listed Georgian house (1811). Paints by Little Greene, plaster repair, tape reinforcement, external works, and full project management.
📍 Harrington Gardens
Grade II* listed building – over 100 windows restored and front façade painted. Project completed in 6 weeks by a team of up to 22 decorators.
📍 Barkston Gardens
Large apartment – full interior refresh completed in 9 working days. Farrow & Ball paints, classical tones, and excellent coordination with electricians, plumbers, and joiners.
What Our Clients Say
“The IGNAS team was fully self-sufficient and organised. Works were completed on schedule and without disturbing other contractors.”
— Private investor, Edwardes Square
“I appreciated the detailed reporting and cleanliness. The team was discreet, punctual, and efficient.”
— Property manager, Harrington Gardens
“IGNAS delivered everything they promised. Communication was fast, and they made decisions independently and sensibly.”
— Client from Barkston Gardens apartment
Looking for Painters and Decorators in Kensington?
If you’re looking for a company that:
- understands the specifics of Kensington and works without hand-holding,
- can cooperate with designers, property managers, and investors,
- guarantees punctuality, cleanliness, and professional conduct —
get in touch with us. We’d be happy to meet – at our office or at your project site.
CASE STUDIES
Apartment in Kensington
A returning client is always the best recommendation. We had previously completed a larger decorating project for this client, and this time, the request was for a high-end redecoration of a two-floor apartment in Kensington
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Rooftop Refinement
One of our long-standing clients in the heart of Kensington approached us once again — this time with a slightly different challenge.
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Barkston Gardens
Some projects are more than just one-offs – they grow from years of trust. That’s the case with our client, the owner of a refined townhouse on Barkston Gardens in the heart of Kensington.
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Georgian home in Kensington
When it comes to working on historic or listed buildings, not all painting teams are the same. The owners of this home needed a team they could trust to deliver excellent results within a firm seven-week deadline.
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Elegant Exterior Makeover in Kensington
While working on a façade project on one of Kensington’s residential streets, our IGNAS
team was approached by a passer-by – the owner of a property just a few blocks away.
FAQ
Yes – as trusted Kensington decorators, we’ve completed high-end renovation projects on Grade II and Grade II* listed buildings in the area, combining technical precision with a deep respect for heritage.
Kensington is home to some of London’s most architecturally significant homes, and we’re proud to have worked on several period properties that required careful planning, heritage-appropriate materials, and outstanding workmanship.
– Edwardes Square – a Georgian garden square built between 1811–1820, where we undertook full interior and exterior decoration of a Grade II listed property. We used breathable, conservation-friendly materials designed specifically for historic buildings.
– Harrington Gardens – a Victorian street with multiple Grade II and II* listed buildings. One of our flagship projects here involved the restoration of more than 100 sash windows and the complete external repainting of a listed property using high-specification finishes. See one of our listed building projects from Harrington Gardens here: https://ignas.london/project/case-study-exterior-painters-in-london-first-impressions-an-elegant-period-property-back-to-its-absolute-best/
– Public buildings for the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Council – we have also completed external renovations of Grade II listed public buildings in the area, working with the local authority to deliver compliant, high-quality finishes in visible public locations.
– We follow conservation regulations set by the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
– We use breathable mineral-based paints, traditional materials and methods
– We coordinate with heritage specialists where required
– Our team includes expert decorators with experience in stucco repair, sash window restoration, and sensitive timber repairs
If you’re looking for reliable Kensington decorators to renovate or maintain your listed home or heritage property, we’re happy to visit your site, provide a tailored quote, and share references from local clients.
