D.R.Smith Decorating Solutions

27/05/2026

27/05/2026

Pure bedroom bliss! 🛌✨

Just look at that transformation! The minute you step into this room now, all the stress of the day melts away. It feels incredibly warm, calm, and welcoming—the exact kind of sanctuary you want to wrap yourself up in at the end of a long day.

To create that high-end, peaceful vibe, we paired a gorgeous warm neutral with a classic staple to create a harmonious space.

The Calm Color Combo:

🔵​The Ceiling: Brilliant White Matt

🔵​The Walls: Dulux Bleached Linen

🔵​The Woodwork: Johnstones Trade Aqua Durable Satin in Brilliant White

​This fresh lick of paint frames the traditional panelled inbuilt wardrobe wall and the natural wood elements of the oak door, headboard, and parquet floor beautifully. It leaves everything looking smooth, seamless, and perfectly ready for a peaceful night's sleep. 🥰

25/05/2026

Bathroom ceiling drama! 🛁💥

We were asked to sort out this bathroom because the ceiling was bubbling and flaking.

While it's easy to assume it was just a typical bathroom issue, this was actually a case of the original plaster and paint failing to bond properly from day one!

​Instead of just slapping a fresh coat over the mess and hoping for the best, we stripped back the loose layers and gave the space a rock-solid upgrade.

​What We Used:

🔵 Zinsser Peel Stop (the absolute secret weapon to glue down those loose edges)

🔵​ Zinsser Perma-White Matt (2 coats to keep the surface fresh and mould-free)

🔵​Johnstones Undercoat

🔵​Johnstones Trade Aqua Durable Satin in Brilliant White

03/04/2026

Bye-Bye Blue! 👋💙 Hello Apple of my Eye! 🍏✨

We recently had the privilege of helping this room find its glow again. By clearing away the old shelving and transitioning away from those heavy blue tones, we’ve created a space that feels open, calm, and incredibly bright.

​Why we chose Dulux Apple White:

🍏 The Perfect Tint: It’s a brilliant alternative to plain white—it has just a hint of "orchard fresh" green that adds a subtle warmth and a natural feel to the walls.

🍏 Light-Reflecting: It catches the sunlight perfectly, making even the smallest rooms feel much more spacious.

🛡️ The Pro Prep: To make sure that delicate color stayed true, we used Zinsser blockers to ensure the old dark blue stayed firmly in the past.

​The result? A room that feels twice the size and perfectly refreshed. 🍏✨