Chris J Hole Interiors

13/03/2026

So I done my first real spray with the Graco Quickshot this week, thankfully with no disasters. The very first time, I used the wrong tip and at twice the output, and it’s safe to say, I made more work for myself than I saved. 😄🙈 Best way to learn though.

This kit is for spraying woodwork, trim, etc. and for me it will be small step towards spraying on a larger scale, but more importantly learning all the little details along the way.

03/03/2026

Woking apartment walkthrough…

01/03/2026

01/03/2026

Haslemere Project - This one is a revisit, as I carried out the work last March, but only got to take the final furnished pictures last week.

When the herringbone flooring was laid in this Lounge, new trim was fitted along with it. Also the walls were suffering from ceiling-to-floor plasterboard cracks, so there was a good amount of prep before any painting.

White. Simple. Classic. The room and its view already speaks for itself… looking back upon this stunning 5-bedroom property, on which I’ve decorated almost every last room. It’s like a walk through portfolio for me, I’ve put so much love into it, I’ve become quite attached over the years. 😄 I love going back and seeing all my repairs holding up and sharp lines. A special mention to my clients as well, a very welcoming and friendly family.

So, until the next time...

Tikkurila, Anti Reflex 2, White 🇫🇮
Little Greene, Int. Matt, Super White 🇬🇧
Benjamin Moore, Scuff-X, Super White 🇺🇸

26/02/2026

Haslemere Project - This was the second of two bedrooms to be redecorated. With the trim newly replaced and existing wardrobe doors fitted with shaker style panelling, the coving and existing woodwork needed to be repaired to reflect the same sharp lines.

Once the ceiling and wall cracks were taped and jointed, it was time to paint…

Ceiling - Tikkurila, Anti Reflex 2, White 🇫🇮
Walls - The Little Greene Paint Company, Livid 🇬🇧
W/w - Benjamin Moore, Scuff-X, Satin 🇺🇸

26/02/2026

Haslemere Project - This was the first of two bedrooms to be redecorated. With the trim newly replaced and existing wardrobe doors fitted with shaker style panelling, the coving and existing woodwork needed to be repaired to reflect the same sharp lines.

Once the ceiling and wall cracks were taped and jointed, and the old distemper suitably primed, it was time to paint…

Ceiling - Tikkurila, Anti Reflex 2, White 🇫🇮
Walls - Little Greene, Normandy Grey 🇬🇧
W/w - Benjamin Moore, Scuff-X, Satin 🇺🇸

26/02/2026

I can’t tell you how much graft was involved on this job, unfortunately the before and after photos don’t do it any justice. So until I go back for a better set, I need you to imagine it’s all newly carpeted and the sun is lighting up the place. 😄

The walls were in such a state on this one, as if they were roughcast. Every last corner and plasterboard joint cracked, distemper exposed all over the stairway and landing walls, meaning whatever you go over with, it blisters (every decorators nightmare). Oh did I mention I was exposed to lead for a good while too… only job I’ve ever seriously thought about walking out on. Never would though, good job I enjoy a challenge.

I pushed through, tape jointed every last crack, fully skimmed and sanded every square inch flush, lined the stairway wall, skim filled and sanded flush all of the w/w. Painted it top to bottom and it looks unrecognisable now, ready for the client to move in.

Walls - Benjamin Moore, Ocean Air

15/02/2026

A personal project this one, we’ve had this dresser for about 12 years, it came waxed, but showed up every water mark from all our parties over the years. 🙈

Nothing sticks to wax, so had to strip it back - 3rd coat of primer so far, trying out Saybrook Sage by Benjamin Moore, we’ll go far a darker tone on the top coat.

This won’t be a quick turnaround, I will post the result sometime in the summer. 😄

13/02/2026

New Festool! After reviving this sander 2 years ago, it finally died on me this week. Six years ain’t bad, though I reckon I can still bring it back.

03/02/2026

Another one bites the dust.