Meta Description: Discover why colour capping is the hottest home decor trend in Gloucestershire for 2026. Learn how painters and decorators in Cheltenham use this "canopy effect" to transform Regency ceilings and modern homes alike. Looks like the days of the standard white ceiling are finally behind us. If you’ve been scrolling through interior design feeds or chatting with friends over coffee in Montpellier lately, you might have heard a new term popping up: colour cappin

Looks like spring has finally arrived here in Gloucestershire! It’s Wednesday, the 8th of April, 2026, and if you’re looking out of your window at the Cheltenham blossoms, you might be thinking your interior needs a bit of a refresh to match the season. Is this your year to finally tackle that living room or give your hallway the makeover it deserves? If you are searching for painters and decorators in Cheltenham or the wider Gloucestershire area, the landscape has changed qu

Is this your living room? You’ve spent ages picking out the perfect furniture, but no matter what you do, the space feels a bit… gloomy? We see it all the time across Cheltenham. Whether you’re living in a gorgeous Regency terrace in Montpellier or a cosy cottage in The Cotswolds , small rooms and light issues often go hand-in-hand. I’m Lewis Mitten, and at Mitten’s Decorating, we’ve helped hundreds of homeowners turn "cave-like" spare rooms into bright, airy spaces. Sometim

Meta Description: Looking for fresh home decor trends? Explore colour capping, feature ceilings, and dark woodwork. Expert tips from painters and decorators in Cheltenham to transform your Gloucestershire home this spring. Hi there! I’m Lewis Mitten, and welcome back to the blog. It’s Monday, the 6th of April 2026, and if you’re anything like me, the sight of the spring sun hitting the Cotswold hills makes you want to throw open the windows and give your home a bit of a refr

Is this your home feeling a bit tired after a long, grey winter? Looks like you aren’t alone. Here at Mitten’s Decorating, we’ve spent the last month crisscrossing Gloucestershire, from the leafy avenues of Cheltenham to the historic streets of Gloucester, helping homeowners breathe new life into their spaces. March is that perfect sweet spot for decorating. The light is changing, the days are stretching out, and there’s a real buzz in the air as we all start thinking about s

Meta Description: Want to increase your property's market price without a full renovation? Discover 5 expert Cheltenham decorating tips to boost your home's value instantly with Mitten's Decorating. Is your Cheltenham home starting to feel a little "lived in"? Maybe you’re thinking about putting it on the market later this year, or perhaps you just want that feeling of walking into a high-end Cotswold hotel every time you come home from work. Whatever your goal, you don’t ne

Living in a Cotswold stone property in Gloucestershire is a dream for many. Those honey-coloured walls and historic beams have a soul that modern new-builds often struggle to replicate. But let’s be honest, sometimes, living in a period home can feel a bit like living in a museum. You want to embrace the latest 2026 interior trends, but you’re worried that a bold "feature ceiling" or "colour capping" might look out of place against 200-year-old masonry. Looks like you’re faci

Meta Description: Looking to refresh your Cheltenham home? Discover 15 creative two-tone wall ideas, from Regency-inspired picture rails to modern colour capping, perfectly suited for Gloucestershire properties. Hello there! It’s a beautiful April morning here in Cheltenham, and if you’re anything like us at Mitten’s Decorating, the spring sunshine has probably highlighted a few areas in your home that could use a bit of a pick-me-up. Is this your living room looking a bit t

Is this your living room looking a bit... unfinished? Maybe you’ve seen those stunning two-tone walls on Pinterest and thought, “I can do that!” only to end up with a wobbly line that looks like it was painted during a minor earthquake. Don't worry, you aren't alone! At Mitten’s Decorating , we’ve seen it all. Two-tone walls (often called colour capping or "half-and-half" walls) are a huge trend for 2026, especially in the beautiful period properties across Cheltenham and the