Hand Painted Kitchens Nottingham

Welcome to Russ Pike Interiors, based in Nottingham and working throughout the East Midlands area.

I specialise in hand painting kitchens, furniture and custom built cabinetry. I also rejuvenate existing wooden kitchens made from materials such as: Oak, Ash, Beech, Pine, MDF and Tulipwood.

I hand paint and finish new kitchen installations to an extremely high standard, for luxury kitchen manufacturers and home owners. This often includes multifunctional spaces such as; studies, media rooms, boot rooms, pantries, wainscot panelling and all types of bespoke custom built cabinetry. Providing the highest quality traditional hand painted finishes in whichever colour your imagination allows you to explore! Helping you to create a stunning kitchen and beautiful home. Within my website.

I have tried to include as much information as possible to help you research and make an informed decision in having your kitchen, furniture or cabinetry hand painted.

Whatever the size of your project, I will provide you with an affordable, reliable service and high quality workmanship.

As a kitchen painting specialist I pride myself on meticulous preparation, quality paint finishes and attention to the detail. Every project completed is to the highest of standards, with minimal disruption and inconvenience. You can view some of the latest projects by browsing through my blog here.

Kitchen Transformations

Rejuvinate an existing kitchen

If you are looking at your kitchen and wondering – can it be painted? The answer is probably a resounding yes! My speciality is to hand paint new wooden kitchens, and carry out repaints, but I also provide an upgrade and refurbishment service to rejuvinate 10, 20 even 30 year old wooden kitchens made from oak or pine and most other wood material: Dark oak, orange pine, MDF, maple, ash, beech, clear lacquered, varnished, waxed, even laminate kitchens can all be transformed with a hand painted finish. I have painted literally hundreds of kitchens and have a process, the knowledge and experience to take an existing kitchen and turn it into something totally unique to you, with a fresh, modern and exicting new look!

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Painting New Kitchens

Rejuvenate your furniture — Hand Painted Ornate Bespoke Kitchen in Nottinghamshire

Create something stunning!

Beyond general painting and decorating, I can provide a dedicated, specialist service for hand painting newly installed custom made kitchens, study rooms, bedrooms, bathrooms and bespoke hand made furniture on behalf of kitchen manufacturers, architects and designers, as well as homeowners. Hand painted on-site using the highest quality materials and products available. With many years of experience and my knowledge learned, I can produce a stunning but durable, long lasting finish with a variety of sheen levels and traditional hand painted finishes to all types of wooden kitchens, furniture and cabinetry...

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Multifunctional Spaces

Painted bespoke cabinetry

As multifunctional living becomes more of a necessity; boot rooms, walk-in pantries, utility rooms, intergrated bar and seating areas, media units and TV areas have emereged as sought-after features in the home. These multi-purpose, storage spaces can look amazing with a custom paint finish! Hand painting offers both durability and a hard wearing, long lasting finish. The often, misconception that a spray painted finish offers more durability than a hand painted one is totally unfounded. My hand painted finishes have developed from years of practice and honing my craft skills and knowledge to produce a highly sought after service with stunning results!

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My Story

Who am I?

I’m Russ Pike, a Nottingham-based, fully qualified and time-served City & Guilds Advanced Craftsman, traditional painter and specialist kitchen painter.

I’ve spent more than 40 years working in the decorating and finishing trade, and during that time Russ Pike Interiors has built a reputation for high standards, careful preparation and quality craftsmanship.

My main speciality is hand-painted kitchens and bespoke cabinetry. I work with homeowners throughout Nottinghamshire and the wider East Midlands, helping to transform tired, dated or simply unloved kitchens without the need to replace good-quality cabinetry.

I believe that the quality of the finished result starts with the preparation. Every kitchen is treated with care, from cleaning and sanding through to priming, fine finishing and the final coats. My aim is always to produce a finish that looks beautiful, feels right for the home and is made to last.

As well as kitchen painting, I also undertake high-quality period property decoration, including the installation, restoration and decorative finishing of traditional Lincrusta wallcoverings, dados and friezes.

I also have extensive experience in wood restoration, French polishing and fine finishing, working on a wide range of interior surfaces and period features.

What I enjoy most about my work is giving well-made kitchens, furniture and interiors a new lease of life. Whether I’m transforming a kitchen, restoring original woodwork or decorating a period home, I bring the same approach to every project: care, craftsmanship, attention to detail and pride in the finished result.

With many years of knowledge and experience in hand painting kitchens and period home decoration this lead me onto becoming a painting craft teacher at my local college. Teaching painting and decorating advanced craft for a number of years and where I also qualified as an NVQ Trainer/Assessor and Painting Lecturer. My years of passion and dedication to this craft has been the main core of success to the business and I still enjoy what I do and fulfilling peoples visions and expectations.

Colours for your Kitchen

Choosing the right colour palette can completely transform the look and feel of your kitchen and cabinetry, so it is important to get it right.

With many years of experience working with colour, finishes and interiors, I can offer practical guidance to help you choose shades that complement your kitchen, cabinetry and the character of your home. I also keep a close eye on current colour trends, as well as the palettes being used by leading kitchen designers and manufacturers, which can be a useful source of inspiration. See my Choosing Colours Guide

The specialist paint systems I use are carefully selected for their durability, longevity and lower environmental impact. With the correct care and maintenance, they provide a hard-wearing finish designed to stand up well to everyday use.

I am not limited to one particular manufacturer’s colour chart. The paint systems I use can be colour matched to many of the most popular designer and heritage palettes, giving you an extensive choice of colours.

We used Russ’s services to paint our kitchen cabinets . The results are excellent and it looks like a new kitchen. He and his son were very professional and , during this time , the country still in lockdown , we were grateful for their thoughtful consideration and safe-working when working when in our home. Russ advised on a colour match after discussing our initial ideas, and he was spot on , the end result is fabulous. A very good service all round.

Ann Cooper

From advising on colours to preparation and painting Russ provided a first class service. Also fitted new handles and some tiling to give impact of a new kitchen. Russ was also punctual, tidy and would happily recommend him.

Dawn and Andrew

A thoroughly decent bloke.Very quick to respond to my enquiry with a very fair quote. I simply changed my mind about having my cupboards painted at this time. However if I decide to go ahead in the future, I would definitely choose him to do the job

Jane Burton

After changing our kitchen colour again, we chose Russ Pike Interiors (whom we have used previously). Outstanding workmanship, professional, great advice and best service. Great advice on choosing the correct colours due to sun and lighting. Thank you again!

Tracey Adams – Mark Wilkinson Kitchen

From the outset, Russ took the time to thoroughly evaluate my kitchen, offering a thoughtful and insightful consultation that helped me choose the perfect colours for my west-facing space. His expertise was invaluable in ensuring that the colours we selected would complement the natural light and truly enhance the overall ambiance of the room.

The transformation of my hand-painted cabinets is absolutely breathtaking. Russ’s precision and craftsmanship are evident in every single stroke. The finish on the cabinet doors is flawless—smooth, rich, and perfectly applied, making my kitchen look entirely new.

If you’re seeking a kitchen painter who combines outstanding craftsmanship with a seamless and enjoyable experience, I wholeheartedly recommend Russ Pike. His work has truly transformed my kitchen, and I couldn’t be more thrilled with the final result!

Mr Kalia – Ockbrook Derby

We pondered long and hard about having the kitchen units painted v new kitchen.

We are so glad we went the painting route and picked Russ to do the work. The units look fabulous – Russ has done a brilliant job.

Russ’s preparation on the units through to the final finish was excellent.

Craig Muress

Russ is one in a million. He has a genuine passion for his work & with his years of experience painting kitchens it ensures a total transformation of your care worn cupboard doors & drawers. He is a perfectionist approaching his work in a meticulous manner from initial contact to final stage. He is one of life’s “gems” – a local treasure offering exceptional care & attention combined with first rate service.

Our kitchen had seen better days & was in need of some tender loving care & attention. Russ accepted the challenge & we now have an amazing kitchen offering a bright, fresh & modern look way beyond our expectations.

Thank you Russ for what you have fulfilled & for being you.

Keith & Sally Knight

We can highly recommend Russ Pike, he is a true craftsmen. He re painted and renovated our kitchen units which were looking quite shabby. The kitchen now looks like new. Russ is very thorough and works to a very high standard.

Sarah Brown – Fulwood Sheffield

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