Interiors by John Anthony

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12/01/2026

Hi everyone 👋

I’ve recently been approached to take part in the redevelopment of a bar on Newcastle Quayside, which came about through a personal recommendation from a joiner I’ve worked alongside.

He felt comfortable recommending me because he knows I’ve worked on a wide range of commercial spaces across the North East over the years — including bars, pubs, hotels and showrooms. Projects have included places like The Alchemist in Eldon Square, many of the pubs that still stand in North Shields, as well as hotels and car showrooms. It’s always appreciated when tradespeople trust you enough to put your name forward.

Alongside that, I’m currently pricing a full room renovation in Jesmond, which is very much my kind of project. The scope includes removing fitted furniture, taking the room back to basics, fully addressing the walls (whether that’s thorough prep or re-plastering), followed by full redecoration, new flooring and new furniture installation. These start-to-finish projects are something I genuinely enjoy getting stuck into.
That said, as I mentioned recently — no job is ever too small.

If it’s a single wall, a colour change, a bit of plastering, new flooring, or a small update you’ve been thinking about, please don’t hesitate to get in touch. Smaller projects can be incredibly rewarding and often make a big difference without major upheaval.

If you’re considering any interior works at all — commercial or domestic — feel free to drop me a message. Even if it’s just for a bit of advice, I’m always happy to help where I can.

Hope everyone’s having a great week 👍











A photo from Long Sands, Tynemouth, taken this past week — though you’d be forgiven for thinking it was mid-summer. One ...
11/01/2026

A photo from Long Sands, Tynemouth, taken this past week — though you’d be forgiven for thinking it was mid-summer. One of those views that never gets old 🌊

Looking ahead to the week, I’ve got a few really nice projects lined up and I’m genuinely looking forward to getting stuck in.
I’ll be heading back to Marden Estate to finish off a kitchen I primed and prepped last Friday, now that the new units are being installed. Getting the prep work done first saves time, money, and hassle later — and it’s always satisfying coming back to apply the final coats and see everything come together properly.

I’ve also got an ongoing project in Tynemouth, stripping a Victorian room that had four layers of wallpaper on the walls. Once it’s fully stripped, the room will be:
Fully re-plastered
Completely redecorated (no wallpaper going back on)
Finished with new flooring.

These kinds of full room renovations are right up my street — taking a space back to basics and rebuilding it properly from the ground up.
On top of that, I’ve been asked to price another project with a very similar scope: Furniture ripped out, room reset, redecorated in full, new flooring, and new furniture installed.
Honestly — dream projects.

Hope everyone’s had a great weekend and has a solid week ahead of them.
— John Anthony













09/01/2026

Working on the Marden Estate today for some brand new clients 👋
They’re having a new kitchen fitted, but rather than waiting until everything’s installed, the builder’s had the foresight to get the walls primed and fully prepped first while the old kitchen’s already been ripped out.
It’s a simple but smart move: ✔️ Saves time later
✔️ Saves money
✔️ Means I can come back once the kitchen’s in to apply final coats and tidy up any dings or scuffs from the fitting
Exactly how it should be done.
The clients are lovely, and I really appreciate the builder continuing to pass work my way — especially as it’s come from previous customers feeding back how happy they’ve been with my work. That side of things never gets old.
If time allows this afternoon, I’ll be heading over to North Shields to get started on a plastering job as well — busy days are good days.
As always, if you see or hear of any work needing done —
🎨 Painting & decorating
🧱 Plastering
🪵 Joinery
🪜 Flooring
Feel free to send it my way.
Thanks for following along — more progress to come.
— John Anthony















06/01/2026

Facebook’s just reminded me of something mad 🤯
They’d happily charge me anywhere from £11.99 a month right up to £394.99 a month to “promote” posts on Interiors by John Anthony.
The kicker?
Even though this page has around 1,500 followers, Facebook only shows each post to about 5% of you… roughly 75 people at a time.
So instead of paying for reach, I thought we’d try something else.
If you like the work I do, the way I run my business, or just enjoy seeing honest graft from a local tradesman — let’s give Facebook a polite (or not so polite) middle finger together 🖕😄
👉 React to this video
👉 Drop a comment (even a “👍” helps)
👉 Share it if you can
Let’s see how far we can push it without paying for exposure and prove that genuine support still beats algorithms.
As always, thank you for following, supporting, and backing a small local business — it genuinely means more than you might realise.
— John Anthony

05/01/2026

In 2026, there are probably more painters and decorators around Newcastle, North Tyneside and Northumberland than ever before.

So it’s fair to ask: why choose Interiors by John Anthony?

It’s not because I claim to be the best out there.
And it’s definitely not because I’m trying to be the cheapest.
The way I see it, quality work doesn’t come from racing to the bottom on price — it comes from giving a job the time, care and attention it deserves.

I’ve been in the trade for around 20 years, 15 of those self-employed, with 400+ positive reviews behind me. But more than any of that, the real difference is simple:
I genuinely enjoy what I do.

When someone agrees a price with me, they’re not just booking a decorator — they’re booking my full attention, pride in the finish, and aftercare if it’s ever needed.

If that approach sounds like the right fit for your home, I’d be glad to help. And if not, that’s okay too — choosing the right tradesperson should always feel comfortable.

Thanks for watching and for supporting local businesses.
John Anthony
Interiors by John Anthony






Lovely to see this in Tynemouth 🌨️🥶🪏
05/01/2026

Lovely to see this in Tynemouth
🌨️🥶🪏

Ticked Linhope Spout off the list today ❄️💧A proper crisp January walk through the snow, with the waterfall surrounded b...
03/01/2026

Ticked Linhope Spout off the list today ❄️💧
A proper crisp January walk through the snow, with the waterfall surrounded by frozen ice – absolutely worth the trek and a great reminder of how lucky we are to have places like this on our doorstep in Northumberland.

Day three of the new year and I’ve already clocked over 3.5 miles a day in an effort to offload the Christmas and New Year indulgence.
(Although if I'm honest, it was probably more of a full 2025 indulgence – a stone gained last year, but somehow the youthful looks remain, and more importantly the interior improvement Wizardry has gone nowhere 😂)
Two days until I’m back to work now, so if you’re thinking about any interior home improvements for early 2026, feel free to get in touch. From feature walls, the full room remodels, painting to plastering, woodwork to flooring.
Hope everyone’s having a lovely weekend and a great start to 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣6️⃣ 👍




Saw a rabbit on my way to the gym yesterday morning. Saw two rabbits together on my way to the gym this morning.If the y...
03/01/2026

Saw a rabbit on my way to the gym yesterday morning.
Saw two rabbits together on my way to the gym this morning.
If the year continues in this trajectory there's going to be a lot of rabbits.

Bloke across the road has got his Christmas decorations up already. Takes the bloody mick, he's 11 months early. ...
02/01/2026

Bloke across the road has got his Christmas decorations up already. Takes the bloody mick, he's 11 months early.



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As I head into January 2026, I’ve been taking a moment to look back on 2025 — and I can honestly say it’s been the best ...
01/01/2026

As I head into January 2026, I’ve been taking a moment to look back on 2025 — and I can honestly say it’s been the best year of my life so far.

Not because everything was perfect, but because it’s the year I finally stopped just operating on autopilot… and started properly living.
At the start of the year, I longed to enjoy my work more than I did at the time. I made that happen. Alongside decorating, I gradually expanded into plastering, bits of joinery, and flooring — which opened the door to more interesting projects and a renewed passion for my work. I worked fewer hours without suffering financially because I approached with a structured plan, and that shift taught me something important:
My personal life shouldn’t subsidise my work — my work should support the lifestyle I want.

With that balance came space. Space to challenge myself, and lean into the things I enjoy. I completed a course to gain a qualification as a personal trainer, although I'm still awaiting the results.
I climbed The Cheviot three times this year — something I’d talked about doing for years. I completed a belay course at my local climbing centre, giving me more freedom and confidence in rock-climbong and helping me slowly chip away at a long-held fear of heights. I pushed that a bit further with a treetop obstacle course and 16 metre high zip line, and even found myself kayaking on Lake Windermere while on holiday in the Lake District — a place that completely blew me away and that I can’t wait to return to.

One of the quieter but most meaningful moments of the year was finally getting my allotment after 18 years on the waiting list. Growing my own fruit and veg, getting my hands in the soil, and having a full year ahead to plan properly is something I’m genuinely excited about.
I also read more books this year than I have since I was a kid — from A Song of Ice and Fire to Dan Brown, and even revisiting A Kingdom by the Sea, a childhood favourite. I reconnected with old friends I hadn’t seen in many years too, which reminded me how important it is not to let relationships drift just because life gets busy.

Health-wise, I kept gently challenging myself. I went the month of September without added sugar, in my diet. I’ll be starting 2026 with a month free from alcohol , added sugar and ultra processed foods. I e some each of these separately before but I'm interested to see the results of combining them with a good gym programme. Not out of punishment — just because I feel better when I do. The gym, climbing, long walks with my dog — all of it has helped me feel calmer and more grounded than I have in a long time.

I’m still learning. Still figuring things out. But I feel less anxious, more present, and more appreciative of the life I’m building. If I’m lucky I've got more years ahead of me than behind, and this feels like the year I finally worked out how I want the rest of it to feel.

I’m heading into 2026 grateful, curious, and open. And if anyone has recommendations for new hobbies, challenges, or things worth trying — I’m all ears. I'm already planning on adding wild camping to the hobbies.

Here’s to building on a good thing.🥳🎊🥂

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