Artisan Decorating Since 1994

Fine English painting & decorating, masterfully applied.

Bespoke painting, heritage wall restorations, and luxury wallpaper hanging across Melton Mowbray, the Belvoir Valley, and Rutland.

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100%

Dust-Free Sanding (Mirka)

Grade II

Heritage Specialists

5-Year

Workmanship Guarantee

Precision painting and decorating detail

The Mason & Lark Standard

Bringing quiet luxury to Leicestershire homes.

We believe that decorating is not merely a utility, but an art of spatial transformation. Founded by Master Painter Arthur Mason and interior designer Clara Lark, we marry rigorous traditional standards with state-of-the-art decorating technology.

From the delicate handling of authentic lime-plastered walls in country manors to the precise alignments of hand-printed wallpapers, our small, hand-selected team ensures a clean, silent, and beautifully structured experience from first coat to final polish.

Farrow & Ball Recommended Painters
Bespoke Color Consultancy
Sash Window Renovation & Paint
Eco-Friendly Muted Pigments

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The Decorating Catalogue

Explore our premium service cards, structured by specialty, standard finish options, and estimated turnaround schedules.

Bespoke

INTERIORS REF: ML-INT-01

Bespoke Room Styling & Painting

Premium multi-coat application on walls, ceilings, and architectural cornices using rich-pigment emulsions.

Finishes: Estate Emulsion, Modern Matt

Prep Level: Mirka Dustless Sanding

Lead Time: 3 - 5 Days per Room

Artisan

High quality wallpaper and modern styling

WALLPAPERING REF: ML-PAP-04

Hand-Printed Paperhanging

Specialist hanging of high-end patterned and textured papers, including Morris & Co., Cole & Son, and metallic leaf designs.

Paper Types: Wide-Width, Hand-Printed, Silk

Precision: Laser-Aligned Pattern Matching

Lead Time: 1 - 2 Days per Room

Conservation Traditional sash windows on heritage building

HERITAGE WOOD REF: ML-HER-09

Traditional Sash & Timber Restoration

Restorative preparation, repair of fine timber rot using resin systems, and paint finishing of classic sash windows.

Coatings: Microporous Heritage Oils

Glazing: Traditional Puttying Included

Lead Time: Seasonal (Dry Days Only)

Cabinetry

WOODWORK REF: ML-INT-02

Wood Panelling & Trim Spraying

Satinwood, eggshell, and gloss finishes applied to timber panelling, skirting boards, and bespoke library shelving.

Application: HVLP Spray & Fine Brush Blend

Durability: High Traffic / Scrubbable

Lead Time: 2 - 3 Days

Weather-Proof Elegant painted exterior stone cottage

EXTERIORS REF: ML-EXT-11

Masonry & Facade Painting

Weatherproof protective coatings for brick, stucco, and stone facades. Breathable paints perfect for historic country homes.

Products: Keim Silicate, Lime Wash

Life Expectancy: 15+ Years Breathable Protection

Lead Time: Weather Dependent

Bespoke Upgrade Luxury hand-painted bespoke kitchen

KITCHENS REF: ML-KIT-07

Bespoke Kitchen Hand-Painting

Complete aesthetic revitalisation of bespoke wooden kitchens, hand-painted on-site to an impeccable silky finish.

Finish: 10% Low-Sheen Eggshell

Hardware: Removal & Alignment included

Lead Time: 5 - 10 Days (On site)