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Hall, Stairs and Landing Decorating in Wilmslow
This hall, stairs and landing decorating project in Wilmslow brought together the homeowner's chosen colours to create a warm, welcoming entrance. Hay-coloured ceilings and walls provide the backdrop, with contrasting Studio Green staircase paintwork and original panelling adding depth to the scheme.
The customer's brief
The homeowners wanted to transform their hall, stairs and landing into a warm, welcoming space using colours they had already chosen. The palette centred on Farrow & Ball Hay for the ceilings and walls, with the staircase and its original panelling in Farrow & Ball Studio Green — a rich, deep tone that adds definition and contrast against the warmer background.
The painted woodwork throughout was to be finished in a colour called Duster. All three colours were mixed as close matches in Crown Clean Extreme, giving the homeowners their chosen palette in a durable, practical finish.
The work needed to be completed and ready ahead of a booked stair runner and landing carpet fitting, so careful coordination was required from the outset.
Preparation
Surface assessment
The walls were generally in good condition. Minor filling was required where sensors and picture hooks had previously been fitted — small repairs that make a significant difference to the finished result.
Filling and sanding
Filled areas were sanded back once cured. Stair treads and other surfaces were sanded as appropriate to provide a sound key for the new paint.
Priming
Bare and repaired areas were primed where appropriate before the finish coats were applied. Preparation was targeted to each surface rather than applied uniformly across the whole project.
Colours and finishes
All three colours were mixed as close matches in Crown Clean Extreme — a durable, scrubbable matt finish with a Class 1 scrub rating. The matt appearance suited the homeowners' preference, while the scrub rating provides useful cleanability in a frequently used family space.
| Surface | Colour |
|---|---|
| Ceilings and walls | Colour matched to Farrow & Ball Hay |
| Painted woodwork | Colour matched to Duster |
| Staircase and original panelling | Colour matched to Farrow & Ball Studio Green |
Described as colour matches mixed in Crown paint. Colour matches are close approximations and are not guaranteed to be identical to the original Farrow & Ball shades.
Before and after
Before
AfterProject photographs
The Hay-coloured walls carry warmth through the hall and up to the landing, while the Studio Green staircase and panelling anchor the scheme with depth and contrast.
Planning the work
The work was carried out while the family were away, allowing uninterrupted access throughout the hall, stairs and landing. This made it straightforward to work across all areas without disruption and to complete the decorating in good time ahead of the carpet fitting.
The decorating was completed ahead of the booked stair runner and landing carpet fitting.
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