Decorating Moscow Road

Moscow Road is a characterful Victorian residential street in Bayswater, situated just south of Notting Hill Gate and running between Queensway and Palace Court, lined predominantly with large late-Victorian mansion blocks of four to six storeys alongside a scattering of stucco-fronted terrace houses. The street takes its unusual name from historical street-naming conventions in the area and is home to a diverse mix of owner-occupiers and long-term tenants, as well as the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition which gives the street a distinctive local landmark. Its proximity to Notting Hill Gate Underground and Hyde Park makes it a highly convenient and sought-after address.

The large mansion blocks on Moscow Road often require full scaffold access for exterior redecoration and involve working with residents' management companies to agree communal colour schemes and schedules; individual flat owners should check leasehold terms before undertaking any external works. Interior decorating within mansion block flats frequently features high ceilings with ornate plasterwork, and the quality of finish expected by residents reflects the premium Bayswater address.