Decorating Moreton Terrace

Moreton Terrace is a handsome mid-Victorian stucco-fronted terrace set in the residential heart of Pimlico, forming part of the Cubitt-developed grid of streets between the Thames and Victoria. The street's classical succeed facades and columned porticos are characteristic of the Pimlico estate's confident mid-nineteenth-century ambition, creating a uniform and elegant streetscape that has been designated for protection within the Pimlico conservation area. Today the terrace is home to a mix of original period houses and converted flats, all maintaining the architectural coherence that defines this part of SW1.

The painted stucco elevations of Moreton Terrace demand a systematic approach to exterior redecoration, with high-quality masonry paints applied to professionally prepared surfaces to prevent the cracking and peeling that can quickly disfigure a classical facade. Interior work frequently involves restoring ornate plasterwork ceilings, repainting original panelled joinery, and developing period-appropriate colour schemes for rooms with high Victorian proportions.