Decowell is a specialist practice with 25 years of experience with a full range of conservation of decorative surfaces, and consultancy services within historic interiors. Additionally, Decowell specialises in the condition assessment and restoration of easel and wall paintings, carried out in our studio by highly skilled practitioners.

Although based in Belfast, Northern Ireland, Decowell provides conservation and specialist decorative craft throughout the UK, Republic of Ireland and internationally. We have extensive experience across a wide range of projects, from major interventions such as the conservation cleaning and interior restoration at Belfast’s iconic Grand Opera House, prestigious retail environments such as Claridges in London, through to private houses and stately homes. Our frame and easel painting restoration service is valued by museums and private clients alike.

All projects start with a condition survey and consideration of suitable intervention processes, with architectural paint research where necessary. Our craft include all aspects of historic decoration including marbling, woodgraining, mural and fresco painting, oil and water gilding, and broken colour. Decowell also provides a colour consultancy service and design advice within historic buildings.

Additionally, in professional association with other specialist consultants, Decowell provides other historic environment consultancy services including conservation management planning, statements of significance, and heritage impact assessment, and collections care advice.