Interiors by John Anthony

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22/08/2025

💥 TRANSFORMATION 💥

When I first stepped into this room, the ceiling was completely gone after asbestos removal. Just bare walls and a whole lot of dust.

From there, I:
🔨 Re-plasterboarded the entire ceiling (solo job!)
✨ Plastered it smooth with two coats of multi-finish
🖼️ Added plaster coving all the way around
🎨 Finished with a full redecoration in Johnstone’s Trade Paints, mixed to Lick Colour Blue 04 in Durable Matt & Water Based Satin

The result? A bold, colour-drenched room that feels elegant, fresh, and full of life 💙

Hit play ▶️ to watch the full journey from bare shell to showstopper.

Would you go this bold with your colour choice? 👇



👉 Newcastle upon Tyne

🌿❤️ Happy Birthday to my Nana ❤️🌿Anybody who knows me will know that my Nana has always been my number one fan. Some of ...
21/08/2025

🌿❤️ Happy Birthday to my Nana ❤️🌿

Anybody who knows me will know that my Nana has always been my number one fan. Some of the best memories of my life are weekends spent at her house growing up. Endless homemade food, car trips that always ended in a treat, and laughs that left your stomach aching. She’s a proper Geordie through and through: the kettle is always on, the table is always set, and the banter is so good that even my Grandad’s westerns knew to turn themselves down when she spoke.

And all these years later, nothing has changed. Last night I popped by with some potatoes from my allotment, and in true Nana fashion she outdid me instantly, gifting me a Women’s Institute winemaking book from 1954. That’s her in a nutshell: practical, thoughtful, and rooted in traditions that the world too easily forgets.

Just last month, her whole family, kids, grandkids, great-grandkids, and partners, gathered under one roof to celebrate her and my Grandad’s 60th wedding anniversary. Four generations laughing, eating, and making memories together… all because she’s the glue that holds us there.

She’s taught me lessons you’ll never find on Google: the power of putting others first, the joy of generosity (whether you’ve got little or plenty), and the difference a listening ear can make.

Happy Birthday, Nana. Thank you for the wisdom, the warmth, and the love that’s shaped me more than you’ll ever know. Love you to the moon and back. ❤️

20/08/2025

🏆 Voted Top Plasterer at the Company three years running. Easy enough when you’re the only team member…

I’m not a plasterer by trade, but I really enjoy plastering as part of full room transformations.

This ceiling had asbestos which was safely removed prior. Yesterday I reboarded it, today it’s had two coats of multi-finish, flattened off, and next I’ll be adding plaster coving before moving on to a full redecoration.

Not bad for the “company champ,” eh? 👌🏼

20/08/2025

When it comes to wallpaper stripping, you never quite know what’s underneath. Sometimes it peels off like a dream, other times there are multiple stubborn layers that take hours to remove.

That’s why I always charge an hourly rate for wallpaper stripping. I know “hourly rate” can sound like a dirty word in the trade, but here’s why it’s actually the fairest way:

✅ Clients only pay for the time it actually takes
✅ No overcharging for “what ifs”
✅ I’m not overpaid or underpaid – it’s a fair balance for everyone

In this job, the wallpaper came off beautifully and only took half an hour to strip – so the client only paid for half an hour’s work. Simple, transparent, and fair.

If you’ve got a room that needs freshening up, get in touch and let’s get those walls prepped properly 👌

6 years ago today… I learned two very important lessons about decorating:1. Sometimes it's worth checking with a client ...
20/08/2025

6 years ago today… I learned two very important lessons about decorating:

1. Sometimes it's worth checking with a client what’s in a loft before pulling the hatch down.
2. Not every skull you find on a job means you’ve stumbled into a crime scene.

There I was, happily painting away, when I popped the loft hatch off… and came face-to-face with a human skull. 💀

The shock. The horror. The sudden concern for my client’s state of mind.

Only then did I think… it probably wasn’t a grim discovery. It was more likely a leftover Halloween decoration. 🎃👻

Still, I’ll never know if it was placed there by the client for storage… or if it's in fact the previous decorator after they submitted their invoice 😲

Moral of the story? Decorating isn’t for the faint-hearted. Sometimes it's about fresh underwear, not a fresh coat. 😅

18/08/2025

Here’s a quick time-lapse of me applying the Arta and Crafts Floral Wallpaper from Dunelm – turning a plain wall into a real statement piece.

A feature wall can completely change the look and feel of a room. If you’d love something like this in your home (without the stress of tackling it yourself 😅), get in touch – I’d be happy to help bring your space to life.

👀 Tag a friend who’s thinking about redecorating, or share this for a bit of inspiration!

The Garrick’s Head: A Bold New Look for a Timeless Local Landmark!What a project this has been!Over the past few days, I...
17/08/2025

The Garrick’s Head: A Bold New Look for a Timeless Local Landmark!

What a project this has been!
Over the past few days, I’ve had the privilege of redecorating The Garrick’s Head in North Shields, a pub that has a long story and identity in the history of North Shields.

This distinguished building, completed in 1899 by architect F.R.N. Haswell for brewer W.B. Reid, boasts a yellow-and-brown faience façade and brown glazed brickwork, classic details that have thankfully been carefully protected over many decades. But in recent years, the pub exterior had fallen into a real state of disrepair, with the owners of the building (not the owners of the business) reluctant to spend money on maintenance. Thanks to local government grant funding, it has now been given a new lease of life, a chance to shine again for the community.

And shine it does! The new look is bold, bright red, and impossible to miss. I know it won’t be to everybody’s taste—as has been clear on social media—but that’s the wonderful thing about local landmarks: they stir conversation, memories, and pride.

The Garrick’s Head has stood on Saville Street for more than a century, and even longer as a pub site (dating back to the early 1800s). It’s survived generations of change, and now, with a fresh coat and renewed energy, it’s ready for many more years ahead.

It’s been a genuine pleasure working on this project, combining heritage and history with a vibrant, modern twist. Here’s to the past, present, and future of The Garrick’s Head. Long may it continue to be part of North Shields’ story! 🍻

If anybody wants something like this, don't hesitate to drop me a message. I'll endeavour to make your interior improvem...
16/08/2025

If anybody wants something like this, don't hesitate to drop me a message.
I'll endeavour to make your interior improvements come to life 😊

The week in pictures has caught me with a fantastic potato 🥔 yield from the allotment.I've made a few friends too 🐝 🐞 🐛🐛...
16/08/2025

The week in pictures has caught me with a fantastic potato 🥔 yield from the allotment.
I've made a few friends too 🐝 🐞 🐛🐛 🐈
And a lovely moon 🌝

Last week in Tynemouth, I gave this front door and gate a full refresh — and what a difference a few coats of quality pa...
13/08/2025

Last week in Tynemouth, I gave this front door and gate a full refresh — and what a difference a few coats of quality paint can make.

It’s amazing how much a front entrance sets the tone for the whole home. This one’s now ready to greet guests in style (and stand up to the coastal weather 🌊).

Swipe to see the before & after transformation 🔄

Here’s the before and after photos of a full room transformation in Great Park, Newcastle, for a fantastic new client, f...
13/08/2025

Here’s the before and after photos of a full room transformation in Great Park, Newcastle, for a fantastic new client, finished in Opus heavyweight Italian vinyl.

Precision, patience, and a little bit of magic 🪄.
When it comes to wallpaper, it’s all about the detail, every corner, every match, every seam just right.

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