Warm Clay Living Room Redecoration
A tired reception room refinished with warm clay walls, crisp off-white woodwork and a softer ceiling tone to suit afternoon light and period mouldings.
ScopeWalls, ceiling, trim
FinishWashable matt
Time3 days
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BeforeAfter
Southampton and Hampshire painter decorator
InteriorDecoratingDone Properly
Premium painting, wallpapering and interior finishes for homes, landlords and commercial spaces across Southampton. Tidy preparation, clear written quotes and a finish clients can trust.
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Years Experience
Residential and commercial decorating
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Rooms Finished
From single rooms to full homes
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Quote Turnaround
Fast written estimates
5★
Client Rated
Trust led local reputation
Who we are
Prepared well. Finished better.
DS Interior Design specialises in high-quality painting, wallpapering and interior finishing work for Southampton homes, landlords and small commercial spaces where preparation matters as much as the final coat.
From single-room refreshes to full property redecorations, every project starts with clear advice, tidy protection, careful surface preparation and a written quote.
Start with a palette and estimate before booking a visit, or send the room details and we will help shape the right approach for your space.
Colour advice built in
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Years
£2m
Insured
5★
Rated
What
we do.
Interior rooms, wallpaper, joinery finishes and exterior decorating, all prepared properly and finished with care.
- 01Interior PaintingFrom £320/room↓
Complete room redecorations including ceilings, walls, woodwork, skirting, filling, sanding, priming and professional finish coats.
Full room protectionTrade quality materialsDurable washable paintsWritten scope before work starts
- 02WallpaperingFrom £220↓
Feature walls, lining paper and premium wallcoverings installed with sharp seams, level drops and careful pattern matching.
Pattern matchingFeature wallsDesigner papersSurface preparation - 03Joinery Spray FinishPOA↓
Cabinetry, wardrobes, media walls and woodwork finished with smooth, hard-wearing coatings for a more premium result.
Kitchen cabinetsWardrobesMedia wallsTrim and doors - 04Exterior DecoratingFrom £650↓
Weatherproof masonry, doors, windows, fascia boards and exterior timber, prepared and coated to last.
Masonry systemsFront doorsTimber repairsWeather protection
Selected finishHeritage Matt
Soft depth for living rooms, bedrooms and period spaces where the finish should feel calm rather than glossy.Finish moodboard
Choose the right paint system.
Colour matters, but the finish does the daily work. Match the coating to the way the room is used, from durable washable walls to richer feature finishes and weather-ready exterior systems.
Free design quote
Find the finish before the first visit.
Choose the room, light, mood and existing tones, then shape a clear estimate with the project details that matter.
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Room type2
Natural light3
Desired mood4
Estimate rangePalette and price
See a colour direction, rough estimate and next steps for your room.
Recent work.
Finished spaces across Southampton
Interior
Living Room
Southampton
Prep & Paint
Clean Working
Shirley
Before
Prep Stage
Portswood
Colour Advice
Consultation
Hampshire
Exterior
Townhouse Frontage
Eastleigh
Project journal
Work with proof.
Detailed project notes give homeowners confidence before they enquire, with location, service, colour choices, preparation detail and finished-room photography.
Townhouse Frontage and Door Finish
Weathered masonry, exterior timber and a statement front door prepared, repaired and finished with a durable coating system.
ScopeMasonry, timber
FinishExterior satin
Time5 days
Soft Neutral Palette for Open-Plan Home
A connected kitchen and living space balanced with calmer neutrals, muted green accents and trim colours chosen around the flooring.
ScopePalette, samples
FinishLow sheen matt
Time1 visit
How we work.
Simple, reassuring and easy to understand.
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Step One
Site Visit
We assess surfaces, access, prep and finish expectations before pricing.
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Step Two
Colour Advice
Palettes are reviewed in the room, then refined around light, furnishings and finish.
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Step Three
Prep and Paint
Protected floors, filled surfaces, clean edges and tidy daily working.
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Step Four
Sign Off
Final walk-through before the project is complete.
Client reviews.
★★★★★
Google rated
42 reviews
42 reviews
★★★★★
Helen M.
Homeowner, Shirley
Interior decoratingThe preparation was immaculate and the finish has completely changed how the house feels.
★★★★★
James R.
Landlord, Portswood
Rental refreshClear price, fast turnaround and no mess. Exactly what we needed between tenants.
★★★★★
Nadia S.
Boutique owner
CommercialThey helped us choose colours that matched the brand and worked around opening hours.
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Start your project
Let's talk about your space.
Tell us what you would like decorated, how soon you need it and the finish you have in mind. We will come back with clear next steps.
Free Quote
Tell us what you need and we will come back with the next steps for your project.
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