Decorating Collingham Gardens

Collingham Gardens is a handsome Victorian terraced garden square in Earls Court, lying between Cromwell Road and Old Brompton Road and centred on a private communal garden shared by residents. The street is lined with substantial late-Victorian terraced houses that have mostly been converted into flats and maisonettes while several retain original single-family occupation. The quiet square layout and mature planting give Collingham Gardens a dignified, residential character that distinguishes it from the busier streets nearby.

The large stucco and brick facades on Collingham Gardens require thorough preparation and quality external paint systems, particularly on the upper-floor render which is exposed to prevailing westerly weather. Many of the converted properties retain original communal entrance halls, stairwells, and landings with decorative plasterwork that benefits from experienced decorators familiar with period interiors.