Decorating Georgian Townhouses in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s Georgian townhouses are architectural treasures that demand a decorator with real experience. Bert’s Decorating has been working on Georgian properties across the New Town and Stockbridge for over 30 years. We understand the scale, the proportions and the period details — from sweeping staircases and tall sash windows to elaborate cornicing and original shutters.
Georgian Townhouse Decorating
Here’s a recent project in one of Edinburgh’s iconic Georgian properties — showcasing the care and precision we bring to every period home.
West End Georgian Heights & Colours
A full redecoration of a Georgian property in Edinburgh’s West End, handling high ceilings, ornate cornicing and period features with expert care and premium finishes throughout.
Why Georgian homes need specialist decorators. Tall ceilings (often 3.5m+), fragile lime plaster, original cornicing and period colour palettes all require careful handling. We have the equipment, experience and patience to work at height and deliver immaculate finishes on even the most detailed plasterwork. Browse our full project showcase for more.
Our Services for Georgian Townhouses
Internal Decorating
External Painting
Wallpapering
Flooring
Why Choose Bert’s for Georgian Townhouses?
“The mess-free, efficient and polite decorator.”
Heritage & Period Expertise
Georgian properties have unique requirements — lime plaster walls, tall ceilings, delicate cornicing and historically appropriate colour schemes. Our team has decades of experience working on these listed and period homes across Edinburgh’s most prestigious streets.
Mess-Free & Efficient
We work methodically through your home, protecting period floors, fireplaces and furniture. Georgian townhouses often house busy families or professionals — we keep disruption to a minimum with clear communication and efficient working.
Trusted & Reviewed
5-star Google reviews from customers across Edinburgh. We’re SSIP approved contractors committed to the highest standards of safety and workmanship.
Recent Projects in Edinburgh Homes
Bespoke MDF Bookshelf — Lennox Street
A tailor-made bookshelf installation in a Georgian townhouse on Lennox Street in Stockbridge. Precision joinery and a flawless painted finish that complements the period interior.
Kitchen Cabinet Transformation
A full kitchen cabinet repaint in a Stockbridge home — transforming tired units with a hardwearing painted finish that suits the character of a period property.
Victorian House Living Room Redecoration
A careful living room redecoration in Newington, preserving a decorative cornice and ceiling rose with vibrant wall colour and refreshed woodwork throughout.
Ready to Refresh Your Georgian Townhouse?
Every project starts with a free, no-obligation home visit. We’ll discuss your ideas, assess the work needed, and provide a clear, honest quote — no hidden costs.
Areas Where We Work on Georgian Townhouses
Edinburgh’s Georgian townhouses are concentrated in several key areas. We regularly decorate Georgian properties in:
- New Town — Edinburgh’s iconic Georgian heart
- Stockbridge — Georgian terraces and townhouses
- Leith — Georgian harbour-side properties and conversions
- Canonmills — elegant Georgian flats and houses
Decorating Georgian Properties in Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town, built between 1767 and 1850, is one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the world. These townhouses feature grand proportions, elaborate plaster ceilings, original timber shutters, elegant staircases and fanlight windows. Many are listed buildings requiring sensitive decoration. Bert’s Decorating combines traditional techniques with modern, breathable paints to protect original fabric while delivering stunning results. Whether you’re refreshing a drawing room on Heriot Row or redecorating a garden flat in Stockbridge, we bring the same attention to detail. Get in touch for your free home visit.
