Harley Street Facelift

No I haven’t had a facelift, or botox… I am naturally beautiful and ageing gracefully… at least that is what my wife says… and they are laughter lines, not wrinkles!

But, that isn’t to say that I wouldn’t consider it. This week I went to do an estimate for interior and exterior work at a prestigious Doctors office on the famous Harley Street.

I believe that private medical care is quite a competitive business, and a re-vamp of one’s premises could make quite a difference in your upcoming client

PROCRASTINATION (what’s that got to do with decorating?)

Bygeoff May 8, 2014May 8, 2014

The great British Summer is threatening once more. With it come to mind all the wonderful things we’re going to accomplish this year, like losing those extra pounds ready for the beach (hmm… I may move that one down my list a little…) or getting those new wardrobes you’ve been talking about since you…

Painting and Decorating London

Parvin Minions Ready to go

Bygeoff June 29, 2023November 14, 2023

Ready for Summer? Whatever the weather and the news throw at us over the next few months, the Parvin headquarters is already a hive of activity. Our minions are already dancing up and down ladders, mixing paint by the bucket-full, and chomping through gallons of tea and mountains of biscuits. If you want to see them…

Painting and Decorating London

Picasso and your house paint

Bygeoff August 8, 2013January 10, 2014

Did you know that Picasso used regular house paint for many of his most famous paintings?Apparently this has been a source of argument between art historians for years, but it was recently settled by scientists in the US. They used a high-energy X-ray instrument called an x-ray nanoprobe to examine tiny pieces of paint –…

Painting and Decorating London

They say it’s good to think ahead…

Bygeoff November 10, 2017November 10, 2017

2017 is soon going to be soooo last year. Like a confidential Government memo, word has somehow leaked out that GD Parvin is the decorator to have, and we’re booked solid from now to Christmas. But if you’re thinking about having some decorating work done, despair ye not. Our estimating elf is hard at work making…

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A signature project in the City

Bygeoff August 4, 2015August 31, 2015

(click on the photos to expand) We recently completed the decorating for a full refurbishment of the famous 1 Lombard Street, the Square Mile’s most established restaurant and arguably it’s best placed. The restaurant is sited in pole position next to Mansion House, the official residence of the Lord Mayor of the City of London, and…

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Is it worth paying more for Farrow & Ball?

Bygeoff October 8, 2019March 10, 2021

It’s a question that comes up frequently. With Farrow & Ball paints often costing twice or three times as much as comparable Deluxe and Crown paints – both good quality brands – is it really worth paying the extra? Will you be able to tell the difference? From a professional decorator’s viewpoint, here’s what I…

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