About Paul C Barber Decorations
Paul C Barber Decorations are specialists in hand-painted kitchens, kitchen refurbishment and bespoke kitchen repainting throughout Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Hertfordshire and surrounding counties.
Established in 1982, we are a family-run business specialising exclusively in traditional hand-painted kitchen refurbishment, combining decades of experience with careful preparation and durable finishes.
Specialists In Hand Painted Kitchen Refurbishment
We specialise in transforming existing kitchens through professional hand-painted finishes and careful refurbishment. Our work includes:
- Hand-painted bespoke kitchens
- Oak kitchen refurbishment
- Pine kitchen repainting
- MDF kitchen painting
- Previously painted kitchen restoration
- Bespoke fitted furniture painting
- New handmade kitchen installations
Many clients come to us looking to modernise a high-quality kitchen without the cost and disruption of a complete replacement. With careful preparation and specialist furniture paints, existing kitchens can often be transformed for a fraction of the cost of new.
A Family Business Built On Traditional Standards
Paul established the business in 1982, building a reputation for careful workmanship, reliability and traditional decorating standards.
Today the business continues as a father-and-son team, maintaining the same hands-on approach and specialist focus that clients have trusted for decades.
Experience passed on — not outsourced.
Our Traditional Hand Painted Kitchen Process
A durable hand-painted kitchen depends on proper preparation, appropriate materials and allowing each stage the time it requires.
We carefully protect floors and surrounding areas, remove doors and fittings where appropriate, thoroughly clean and sand surfaces, and use specialist primers and durable furniture paints designed specifically for kitchen environments.
Our approach is methodical rather than rushed, ensuring a finish designed to look appropriate for the kitchen and continue performing well under everyday use.
Why Clients Choose Us
- Over 35 years specialist experience
- Traditional hand-painted kitchen expertise
- Family-run father-and-son business
- Careful preparation and durable finishes
- Specialists in oak, pine and MDF kitchens
- Trusted by bespoke kitchen companies
- Fully guaranteed workmanship
- Traditional Painter recognised specialist
Traditional Painter Recognition
In recognition of our experience in hand-painted kitchens, we were invited to join Traditional Painter — a respected collective of independent kitchen painting specialists working to shared professional standards and a strict code of conduct.
Learn more about Traditional Painter at traditionalpainter.com
Areas We Cover
We regularly carry out hand-painted kitchen refurbishment projects throughout:
- Northamptonshire
- Bedfordshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Hertfordshire
- Cambridgeshire
- Leicestershire
Frequently Asked Questions
Can oak kitchens be painted?
Yes. We specialise in hand painting and refurbishing oak kitchens using specialist preparation systems and durable furniture paints.
Is repainting a kitchen cheaper than replacing it?
In many cases, refurbishing an existing quality kitchen costs significantly less than installing a completely new kitchen.
Do you repaint previously painted kitchens?
Yes. We regularly restore and repaint bespoke painted kitchens requiring updating, restoration or colour changes.
Learn More
I am a specialist kitchen painter and wallpaper hanger based in Northampton. As a member of the Traditional Painter network, WallPaper Hangers Guild and former Dulux Select Fellow, you can be assured that the standard of my workmanship and the service I provide are of the highest order.