Quality is never an accident. It is always the result of intelligent effort John Ruskin - 1819 - 1900

Good decoration starts with excellent preparation. Carte Blanche offer services that start with the basics of good traditional painting skills. We are delighted to be asked to estimate for simple decorating projects as well the more specialised and every job is approached with the same passion for quality.

Painting and Decorating – we are delighted to discuss painting and decorating projects of any type throughout your home or business. 

Colour Consultancy – the vast array of colours and finishes available can be confusing and we are happy to help hone down what suits your project best.

Specialist Paint Finishes – we specialise in producing fine hand painted finishes for walls, woodwork and furniture. We are delighted to be the only applicators in Scotland chosen to offer the Italian Designer Paint range from Valpaint. We also offer many other designer finishes that include other high quality materials from around the the world that we have hand picked and worked to give fabulous finishes that are unique. Products from companies such as Modern Masters, Golden, Faux Effects, Texturline, Oikos and Stucco Italiano are just a few of the many we have access to and experience using

Hand Painted Kitchens – we have over 20 years experience painting fitted furniture including kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and libraries.

Marbling and Graining – is the craft of painting materials to imitate wood and marble. Carte Blanche are award winning marblers and grainers.

Painted Furniture – we individualise furniture to suit your interior, either an existing or a commissioned piece

Murals - we design and paint murals for interior and exterior spaces and welcome commissions to be carried out in contemporary and traditional styles.

Gilding – the application of gold leaf or metal leaf. Alongside traditional architectural gilding we like incorporate metal leaf  in finishes.

Stenciling – a delightful and versatile way of applying pattern to surfaces – floors, walls, ceilings, woodwork and furniture.

Commercial Projects – Carte Blanche have worked extensively in the commercial sector. We have been involved in projects in banks, hotels, dentists, department stores, pubs, theatres, shopping centres to name but a few. 

Classes – we offer a range of classes from DIY to professional development and are taught from our own studio in Perthshire, in N. Ireland and in USA. Subscribe to the newsletter or the blog feed for news of upcoming classes.