Rooms finished with a steady hand and a good eye.

Specialist in wallpaper hanging, painting, wood finishing and colour advice across Essex — from a decorator who has been doing this meticulously for over nineteen years. City & Guilds trained & qualified.

19
Years in trade
600+
Rooms completed
Interior decorating work by Helen Smitten

My Service

I've been decorating homes around Benfleet and surrounding areas for over 19 years. Most of my work comes from recommendation — which is exactly how I like it.

I work on interiors: walls and ceilings, doors and window frames, wallpaper, and wood finishes applied by brush, roller or sprayer. Preparation is done with dust extraction, so your home stays liveable while I'm in it, and I clear up properly at the end of every day.

I have been fortunate to help restore historic interiors, the earliest dating back to the 16th century. All within the boundary of Essex. My work on these properties are in collaboration with a wonderfully creative Essex based Interior designer.

If you're stuck on colour, that's part of the service rather than an extra. I'll mix and match shades to suit the light in your room, and I'm always happy to talk a scheme through before you commit to anything.

What I do

Six specialisms, one standard.

Every job starts with proper preparation and ends with a finish you'd be happy to look at every day.

01

Interior Painting

Walls, ceilings, doors, skirting and window frames — cut in by hand, rolled to an even sheen.

02

Wallpaper Hanging

From subtle textures to statement murals. Pattern matched, seams invisible, corners true.

03

Wood Stains & Varnish

Brush, roller or spray applied. Staircases, doors, panelling and built-in joinery.

04

Dust-Free Preparation

Extraction-fed sanders keep your home liveable while the groundwork gets done properly.

05

Colour Mixing & Matching

Matching an existing shade, or mixing something bespoke that works with your light.

06

Interior Design Advice

Palettes, finishes and pairings — an unhurried conversation before a single tin is opened.

Portrait of Helen Smitten

About

Running a successful business for nearly 20 years, I have gathered a large client base, many I now class as friends. Connecting with clients turns out to matter to a lot of people. Having someone in your home for a matter of days, or months, is a big thing to agree to. Trust, respect and confidence in a trades person is paramount.


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Get in touch

Let's talk about your room.

Tell me a little about the space and I'll come back to you within one working day. Quotes and colour consultations are free and without obligation.

Area
Essex
Hours
Mon–Fri, 8am–5pm