Interiors by John Anthony

22/12/2025

Bedroom transformation in Great Park 🛏️✨
A full redecoration on this one, finished off with a feature wall using Black Edition – Utsuro. It’s a beautifully subtle design that adds depth and interest without overpowering the room — a real statement, but a calm one.
The remaining walls were painted in V&Co emulsion, which was a first for me and honestly… I was really impressed. Great coverage, lovely finish, and a pleasure to work with — always nice finding a new product that does exactly what it should.
All woodwork was finished in Dulux water-based eggshell, keeping everything crisp, durable, and practical for everyday living.
Before ➡️ After speaks for itself on this one.
If a bedroom refresh has been sitting on your list for a while, this is your sign.

22/12/2025

A quick little favour, if you don’t mind… 🙏
Over time, wallpapering has become a big part of what I do, so a little while back I set up a separate page dedicated purely to my wallpapering projects — installs, details, feature walls, murals, the lot.
If you enjoy seeing wallpaper jobs on here, I’d really appreciate you giving that page a follow.
And if you think someone you know might like it too, a share would mean a lot.
Also — if I’ve ever wallpapered for you and you were happy with the work, a quick positive review (on either page) genuinely helps more than you might realise. It makes a big difference to small businesses like mine.
Thanks as always for the support — it never goes unnoticed 👍

✨ As the year draws to a close, I just want to pause for a moment… ✨
To every client who trusted me with their home.
To every follower who liked, shared, commented, recommended, or simply watched from the sidelines.
To those who’ve been with me for years — and those who found me just recently.
Thank you. Truly.

2025 has been another year of beautiful spaces, bold feature walls, stunning papers, and craftsmanship I'm genuinely proud of. Your support, custom, and trust allow me to do what I love every single day — and I never take that for granted.

From John at All-Covering – The Wallpaper Specialists, I'd like to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas and a warm, happy, and peaceful festive season 🎄✨
I'm already excited for what the new year will bring — new projects, new designs, and continuing to raise the standard of wallpapering and decorating across the North East.
Thank you for being part of our journey.
❤️

21/12/2025

If you’ve noticed I’ve gone a bit quiet, it’s because after finishing work last Wednesday afternoon for Christmas, I managed to feel absolutely ROTTEN 🤢🤮 by Thursday evening 😭 Perfect timing. Happens every year to me as soon as I break for Christmas.

The good news: I’m back to full health now and kicked things off with a 5am gym session this morning. Nothing dramatic — just getting myself moving again and keeping a bit of accountability ticking over through Christmas.

There’ll definitely be extra calories, extra treats and zero guilt over any of it over the next week and a half… but I’ll still be trying to keep a decent rhythm going and get the nutrition in before the festive treats 😅
Hope you’re all enjoying the break in your own way 🎄💪

18/12/2025

Wishing all my customers, followers, friends and supporters a very Merry Christmas period 🎄

Thank you to everyone who’s trusted me in their homes this year — whether it was a full redecoration, a feature wall, or just some advice along the way. I genuinely appreciate every message, comment, recommendation and bit of support.

I hope you all have a peaceful Christmas period, surrounded by good people, good food and a bit of well-earned rest.

Here’s to a happy, healthy 2026 ✨

18/12/2025

✨ Before & After Transformation – Hallway, Stairs & Landing ✨

Two weeks of hard graft, precision prep, and a whole lot of filler later… and this tired hallway has been completely brought back to life! 💪

When I first arrived, the walls were a mix of blue and duck egg tones, the woodwork was gloss black, and everything just needed a little TLC. So here’s what went into turning it around 👇

🪚 All surfaces sanded using the Mirka system with Festool dust extraction for a clean, smooth finish.
🧱 Walls and ceilings repaired with Toupré interior filler and scrim tape for cracks, with three rounds of fine filling for a flawless surface.
🪵 Woodwork repaired using Ronseal wood filler, then refinished with a fully water-based white satin system.
🎨 Ceilings and walls finished in a durable white matt emulsion, creating a bright, clean, modern feel.
🖤 Handrail, spindles, and newel posts sanded back and refinished in black satinwood for a sharp contrast.

The difference speaks for itself — fresh, timeless, and miles away from where it started. A classic black-and-white combo that’ll never go out of style. 🖤🤍

What do you think of the transformation? Drop a comment below 👇
Would you go all-white, or add a feature colour to your hallway?

18/12/2025

Right… I’ve finally tackled the big Christmas debate 🎄🍫

I’m ranking the four main Christmas chocolate tubs — no M&S, no Fortnum & Mason, just the ones you’ll find in every shop.

🥉 Joint 4th: Roses & Quality Street
Yes. Joint fourth. Because they’re equally rubbish.
Too much filler. Too much disappointment. Too many left at the bottom of the tub. More often than not, just a sewing kit.

🥈 2nd: Celebrations
Respect where it’s due. Solid effort. Knows what it is. Knows its audience. Still not winning though.

🏆 1st: Heroes
Let’s be honest… if this was a fight, Heroes would absolutely ruin the other three all at once. It’s actually trying to be good — and succeeding.

That’s the ranking. I won’t be taking questions…
(Actually I will — tell me why I’m wrong in the comments 👇)

17/12/2025

🎄 That’s half two… and I’m officially done for Christmas. 🎄

I just want to say a massive thank you to everyone who’s supported Interiors by John Anthony this year.

It’s been a really good year. I’ve had the pleasure of working again for some very loyal returning clients — people I genuinely enjoy catching up with every time I’m back in their homes — and I’ve also worked with lots of brand-new clients who I hope will become just as loyal moving forward.

A big thank you as well to
RK Bathroom Solutions
RAM Construction Group North East

I won’t mention individual private clients by name, but I’d like to thank everyone I’ve worked for on the Backworth Park Estate, North Gosforth Park Estate, Five Mile Park as these estates make up the majority of where I work. And my loved clients further afield down in Darlington too. Also my client who let me paint two of his pub exteriors this year, a loyal customer of over 11 years now.

Your trust, recommendations, and repeat work genuinely mean a lot.

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year for 2026 🎅🎄
See you in the New Year — refreshed and ready to go again.

— John























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16/12/2025

I don't know how to explain it, but everything's been downhill since they discontinued these selection stockings.

16/12/2025

✨ Transformation – Hallway, Stairs & Landing ✨

Two weeks of hard graft, precision prep, and a whole lot of filler later… and this tired hallway has been completely brought back to life! 💪

When I first arrived, the walls were a mix of blue and duck egg tones, the woodwork was gloss black, and everything just needed a little TLC. So here’s what went into turning it around 👇

🪚 All surfaces sanded using the Mirka system with Festool dust extraction for a clean, smooth finish.
🧱 Walls and ceilings repaired with Toupré interior filler and scrim tape for cracks, with three rounds of fine filling for a flawless surface.
🪵 Woodwork repaired using Ronseal wood filler, then refinished with a fully water-based white satin system.
🎨 Ceilings and walls finished in a durable white matt emulsion, creating a bright, clean, modern feel.
🖤 Handrail, spindles, and newel posts sanded back and refinished in black satinwood for a sharp contrast.

The difference speaks for itself — fresh, timeless, and miles away from where it started. A classic black-and-white combo that’ll never go out of style. 🖤🤍

What do you think of the transformation? Drop a comment below 👇
Would you go all-white, or add a feature colour to your hallway?

16/12/2025

3:30am.
First time I’ve checked in at the gym in months.

Not because I’m chasing abs, numbers, or a new personality — just because this place helps me feel a bit more sane, and a bit more at home in my own body.

Life gets busy, routines slip, priorities shift. That happens. But for me, moving my body is one of the few things that keeps me tethered and steady. When I stop completely, I feel it.

This is just a reminder to myself that coming back — even after a long break — is always better than never coming back at all.

15/12/2025

I’ve only got two working days left before I break up for Christmas 🎄

But before I properly switch off, I wanted to ask you something…

Would you like to see more behind-the-scenes content over the Christmas break?
Less work, more me.

Getting to know who I am, what makes me tick, what motivates me, and a bit more of the person you’d actually be inviting into your home if we ever work together.

Social media isn’t just about showing finished walls — it’s about trust. And that starts with people feeling comfortable, not just impressed.

So genuinely… what do you think?
Would you be up for that kind of content, or would you rather I stick to the usual?

👇 Please take a moment to let me know in the comments — I’d really appreciate it.

15/12/2025

A quick look back at some of the wallpapering jobs from this year.

Different homes.
Different styles.
Same care, prep, and attention every time.

Feature walls, full rooms, bold patterns, subtle textures — each one starts the same way: getting the surface right so the finish lasts and actually looks the part.

Wallpapering is one of those jobs that looks easy… right up until it isn’t. That’s why I still genuinely enjoy doing it properly.

If you’ve got a wall you’ve been “meaning to get round to” — maybe this is your sign.

📩 Drop me a message and let’s talk it through.