Interiors by John Anthony

06/12/2025

Two years ago 🫟

It seems Graffiti artists are also under pressure these days. Gone are the renaissance days of large colourful frescos painstakingly crafted by underpaid artisans, risking life and death in Tyne and Wear Metro tunnels, or finding ways to hang of bridges and buildings that would impress spider man, or even in the local pedestrian tunnels where you could get all the latest gossip interspersed with big old h**p iconography. Modern artists have to keep it plain and simple. Capitalism has caught up and now we're offered a no frills variety of what once was a competition of pride during a prominence not seen since the ASBO years. We used to wonder who was behind the local tags like "Inch" around Newcastle Upon Tyne. Other artists have kept the old passion, turning it into a commercial enterprise. Or you get those driven by political means that become part of alternative art history such as "Banksy"

It really makes me wonder who is behind the Tag pictured here. Who really is "Gay"?

05/12/2025

🚨 If you’ve got wallpaper sitting in a cupboard… this is your sign! 🚨

I want your wallpapering.
No seriously — if you’ve been sitting on a roll (or five 😄), or there’s a feature wall you’ve imagined a hundred times but never actually sorted…

👉 This is your moment.
👉 This is your nudge.
👉 This is the sign you’ve been waiting for.

I LOVE wallpapering — subtle textures, bold patterns, flock, murals, you name it — and I’d love to help you tick one more home-improvement job off your list.

Drop a comment below, send a message, or tag someone who’s been saying “we really must get that wallpaper up” for months.
Let’s get the ball rolling and make that room look the way you’ve always pictured it. 🎨✨

04/12/2025

✨ A Project Fit for a Storybook… ✨
Last year I had the absolute pleasure of transforming the Snug Room at 40 Winks Luxury Hotel, and this one was something truly special.

This entire space has been wrapped in a bespoke, made-to-measure wallpaper design — created specifically for this room — featuring pillars and arches inspired by ancient Roman architecture, slowly being reclaimed by creeping flora.
The effect is somewhere between a forgotten villa and a dreamscape… and it fits the atmosphere of 40 Winks perfectly.

Every panel was crafted to the exact dimensions of the snug, meaning:
🔸 A fully seamless layout
🔸 A hidden doorway completely wallpapered over
🔸 A design that flows naturally around the room with no breaks

To complete the look, the skylight and woodwork were finished in Ditch the Tie and Mezcal from Coat Paints — tones chosen to complement the warmth and depth of the mural without pulling focus.

This has to be one of the most unique and rewarding installations I’ve ever worked on.
👉 Have a swipe through the photos — the details in this design are stunning, especially up close. Let me know what catches your eye first!

03/12/2025

🌿✨ ONE YEAR AGO TODAY… ✨🌿
I was working on one of my favourite transformations to date at Thai Orchid Spa and Massage Parlor in Whitley Bay — and I thought today was the perfect time to look back on it!

This project had everything:
🖌️ A full interior repaint
🚪 Two toilets refreshed
🌸 A calming entrance/reception makeover
🛋️ A welcoming waiting area
🚶‍♂️ A newly finished corridor
🛏️ Three beautifully styled treatment rooms
🎨 And the standout feature — made-to-measure wall murals from wallsource.com, hung to bring each room its own atmosphere.

It was a big job but such a satisfying one, especially because the staff were welcoming, friendly and the heating was on 😂 The end result still makes me proud a year later.

👉 Have a swipe through the photos — the murals alone are worth a look — and let me know which room transformation is your favourite!
I love hearing what people spot that I might’ve missed.

Thanks for all the continued support — here’s to many more standout projects! 🙌

02/12/2025

As a kid, I was once forced to walk the plank…

because we couldn’t afford a dog. 🐶➡️🪵

I know, I know.
Comedy gold. The Apollo will be ringing any day now.

If it gave you a chuckle, tap the ❤️ and let me know your favourite cheesy joke in the comments — I might even read a few out in a future video!

01/12/2025

I’ve finally given in and put the Christmas Decs up… 🎄✨
Really gone all-out this year, and the tree is looking magical with the fairy on top.

If this doesn’t get us into the Christmas spirit, nothing will 😂

30/11/2025

🌿 A Little Saturday Morning Magic 🌿

For the last four Saturdays in a row, I’ve been out early with the dog… and every single time, I’ve bumped into deer. 🦌✨

Not just one quick glimpse either — proper moments where you stop, everything goes quiet, and you realise how lucky you are to live somewhere a bit more rural. If you’re from a busier area, it’s probably not the sort of thing you’d expect to see on your doorstep, and that’s exactly why it feels so special.

I might spend my weekdays covered in paint, but weekends like these remind me there’s more to life than work — sometimes it’s just you, the dog, a cold morning, and a few deer wandering about amongst the fields and trees. And honestly, I love it.

I’ve added videos I managed to capture — hope they brighten your day the way the moments did mine. If you’ve spotted any interesting wildlife lately, please feel free to drop photos or stories in the comments below!

🦌🐕🌲

29/11/2025

🔨 TRADE APPRECIATION POST — BM Pro Flooring 🔨
If you’ve followed my page for a while, you’ll know I love shouting out brilliant local trades… and today it’s all about Barrie Miller , the owner of BM Pro Flooring — and one of the most skilled floor layers I’ve ever met. 🙌

I’m sharing a big collection of photos because honestly, one or two just doesn’t do him justice.

From:
🟦 Plush carpets
🪵 Laminate
⚫ Luxury vinyl tile (LVT)
🟫 Engineered wood herringbone
🏫 Sterile flooring for schools/offices

…to full residential transformations AND commercial projects — Barrie absolutely nails every type of flooring you can think of.

His attention to detail is unreal. His cuts, his finishing, his transitions, the way he tackles awkward rooms… it’s craftsmanship at its finest. And on top of that, he’s reliable, friendly, professional, and takes real pride in every single job.

If you’re looking for flooring work — big job, small job, domestic or commercial — BM Pro Flooring are 100% worth contacting. Top lad, top craftsman, and a trade I’m proud to recommend. 👏

Drop him a follow, give this a share, or tag someone who’s planning new floors soon 🔁

28/11/2025

🎨 “Did you always want to be a decorator?”
It’s a question I get asked all the time… and the honest answer is no — not at all! 😄

When I was leaving school, I was told (like a lot of working class kids were) that because I wasn’t very academic, the best thing I could do was learn a trade. Get a qualification behind me, get some hands-on experience, and then decide where life would take me.

Decorating was simply the first door that opened.
That door happened to be through Barnardo’s in Palmersville, and it completely changed my life.

From there, I went on placement with John Oliver in Whitburn. On my course I met people who had a huge impact on the path I’ve taken — including Joanne Hay Decorating , who many of you now know as a massive social media sensation. 🌟

I also want to give a genuine thanks to the staff at Barnardo’s who helped shape the person and the tradesman I became:
Christopher Norris, Gary Phillip, Peter Short, and Caroline Cansdale.
Your guidance, time, and belief made more difference than you probably realise.

I never planned this career… but I’m grateful every day that this is where I ended up. ❤️
And to everyone who’s supported me along the way — clients, followers, and friends — thank you.

27/11/2025

13 years married today — and I can confirm this woman deserves a medal. 🥇

If it wasn’t for her backing me all those years ago, I wouldn’t be where I am now. When I first took the leap into self-employment, she was the one who pushed me to go for it — even though it meant leaving the safety of a steady job. She’s been behind every decision, every challenge, every mad idea and new direction I’ve taken since.

I don’t always leap out of bed excited for work…
…but I always look forward to coming home.

Here’s to 13 years of patience, support, laughter, and teamwork — and plenty more to come. ❤️