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Decorative Interiors

Decorative Interiors

5.0(20 reviews)See reviews ↓·Brighton

About the company

Decorative Interiors is a painters and decorators business based in Brighton. The company has been trading for over 35 years, operating since 1984. It serves Brighton and East Sussex, and is fully insured. Gary Bell is the owner and decorator. The company provides free estimates and references from previously satisfied customers. Services include interior painting and decorating, patterned wallpaper hanging, and traditional or natural paints.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Interior painting, wallpapering and colour design sit at the heart of the work this Brighton team takes on, and the same points surface across the feedback. Gary and Clare are named time and again for their professionalism and friendliness, with customers describing them as easy company while the work proceeds. Preparation is called meticulous, particularly where filling, coving and period details such as a Victorian ceiling rose are involved, and the finish is consistently praised across hallways, staircases, landings, bedrooms, kitchens and living rooms, as well as a nursery and an office.

Punctuality, reliability and tidy working come up often, along with sound guidance on paint options, including Farrow & Ball finishes and complementary shades for woodwork and ceilings. Their colour design service proved valuable for a kitchen extension, helping with choices that had not been considered. Quotations are described as fair, and communication before and during each job as clear and consistent. Repeat custom is common: one household has returned for a third large project, while others state they would not look elsewhere. Repairing damp in a kitchen also features among the completed jobs.

Decorative Interiors — Customer photo
Decorative Interiors — Customer photo
Decorative Interiors — Customer photo
Decorative Interiors — Customer photo
Decorative Interiors — Customer photo

Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

DH
Dom H3 June 2026

Excellent attention to detail and a truly skilled decorator in Brighton. Gary and Clare brought expert knowledge of Farrow & Ball paints and finishes, helping us achieve a beautiful result in both our office and nursery room. Professional, friendly, and a pleasure to have in our home. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a reliable Brighton decorator with real Farrow & Ball expertise.

JW
Josie Webb14 March 2026

Gary and Claire have just decorated my living room. They were friendly, reliable and efficient, completing the work in the time agreed. The job is really beautiful. They work to a very professional standard and dealt with a number of challenges from working in this old Victorian house.

TM
Tony Mills - Eight Miles Away24 January 2026

You absolutely can trust Gary & Clare. If you want to hire really likeable people who do a great job, and are a pleasure to have in your home, then look no further. Gary visited initially and gave me a reasonable quote, we scheduled the work, then always arrived always on time & kept me informed throughout. Gary & Clare have now decorated two bedrooms, my hall and repaired damp in my kitchen. All of it done efficiently, on time, and with a smile. Will use again!

DH
Deborah Humphrey16 January 2026

Excellent work from Gary and Clare. They were painting the hall, landing and 2 staircases, and have done an amazing job. They were both friendly, and it was easy to have them working in the house. They were exceptionally professional, the work was of a high standard and they worked to the timescales that had been agreed. I would have no hesitation in recommending.

DL
David Lepper25 September 2025

Gary did some excellent work for us in the past so we had no hesitation in asking him to paint the front of our house this time. He provided clear information about what needed doing and. kept within estimate and schedule. Gary also co-ordinated efficiently with the carpenter repairing the window frames.Left everything tidy at the end of each day.We are very satisfied with the quality of the finished job, and would certainly recommend him highly. .

SG
Sarah Gobey11 February 2025

I have used Gary for many years and always have been delighted with the results. Most recently he worked on a house I was renovating transforming the hallway and bedroom.

CC
Clare Christie13 November 2023

I have used Decorative Interiors several times now and I am always very pleased with the finished resuIts. I can highly recommend their colour design service which I used for my new kitchen extension. Clare and Garry answered all my questions regarding colour and paint options and suggested lovely colours that I hadn’t thought of. They also advised me on complementary colours for the woodwork and ceilings and helped me choose the finishes that would work best for me in the kitchen. They even arranged the samples for me and provided me with colour swatches and wall paper suggestions. Garry and Clare are always friendly and helpful and everything was communicated clearly throughout. We’re extremely happy with the finished result, I love the colours they helped me choose and we would absolutely recommend them!

Painters & decorators in Brighton compared

Ordered by rating, weighted by the number of reviews — businesses with only a handful of reviews do not jump to the top automatically. 12 businesses in this category in Brighton are compared.

RankProviderRatingReviewsOpen Sat.
1Dal Painting LTD★ 5,0108Yes
2Eskier Painters & Decorators Limited★ 5,084Yes
3Evangelista Decor★ 5,033No
4FX Painting Solutions★ 5,022Yes
5Decorative Interiors (this page)★ 5,020No
Contact
+447768073490www.dec-interiors.co.uk31 Dover Rd, Brighton and Hove, Brighton BN1 6LP
Working hours
Monday08:30–18:00
Tuesday08:30–18:00
Wednesday08:30–18:00
Thursday08:30–18:00
Friday08:30–17:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed