Hi, I'm Donna, a friendly local painter and decorator bringing colour, care and seriously tidy workmanship to homes and businesses across Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham and Gosport.
⭐ Loved by local homes & businesses · Fully insured · Free quotes
No job too small, honestly. Some of my favourite transformations started with "it's just the hallway…"
Walls, ceilings, woodwork and those fiddly stair spindles. Crisp lines, smooth finishes, and your furniture wrapped up like it's moving house.
Masonry, fascias, fences and front doors that make the neighbours peek over. Weatherproof finishes that shrug off sea air.
Bold botanical prints, kids' rooms, statement hallways: the fun stuff that makes your home feel like yours.
Silky-smooth walls and ceilings, ready for their new colour. From patching cracks to full re-skims. No more hiding lumps behind the sofa.
The luxury one. Polished plaster with a soft, marble-like sheen that turns an ordinary wall into the thing everyone asks about.
A few recent jobs around Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham and Gosport. Spot the dust sheets: every home gets wrapped up like a present.
Bedroom refresh
Living room: plaster, paint & wallpaper
Solent Decorating is just me: Donna Reade, a local decorator who genuinely loves this work. The colour matching, the before-and-afters, the cup of tea and a chat while I crack on. I started out because I kept hearing the same thing from friends and neighbours: it's hard to find a decorator who's skilled and lovely to have around.
So that's exactly what I set out to be. I live locally, and most of my work comes from recommendations across Portsmouth, Southampton, Fareham and Gosport. Your home is my best advert. I treat it that way.
Call, text or message me. Even a few photos on WhatsApp is enough to get started.
I'll pop round, chat colours, and send a clear written quote within 2 days. No pressure, ever.
Everything protected, prep done properly, and I tidy up before I leave each day.
A walkthrough together, labelled touch-up paint left behind, and your home looking brand new.
"Donna is an absolute joy to have around. My living room looks incredible and I didn't find a single speck of paint anywhere it shouldn't be. Already booked her for the bedrooms!"
"Donna papered our nursery and it's honestly my favourite room in the house. Patient with all my colour dithering and so tidy. Can't recommend her enough."
"As someone who lives alone, having a female decorator made all the difference. Lovely person, brilliant work, fair price. My front door is the talk of the street."
Message me a few photos and a rough idea, and I'll get back to you within 24 hours with honest advice and a free quote. Tea and biscuits optional but encouraged.
📞 Call or text 07766 883996 ✉️ Email me