Richly pigmented paint and hand‑printed wallpaper, still formulated the traditional way for a depth and warmth no shortcut can match. Available in a full range of interior and exterior finishes.
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Independent · Family Run · Godalming, Surrey
Designer colour from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Mylands, trade‑grade sundries, and the kind of advice you only get from people who have spent a lifetime in the trade.
Our Story
We’re an independent, family‑run decorating store offering an extensive range of decorating sundries, professional‑grade trade paints and luxurious designer brands, alongside a beautifully curated collection of wallpaper to suit every style. Whether you’re refreshing a single room or transforming an entire home, quality and genuine service guide everything we do.
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All under one roof, mixed to order and backed by advice from people who actually use them.
Richly pigmented paint and hand‑printed wallpaper, still formulated the traditional way for a depth and warmth no shortcut can match. Available in a full range of interior and exterior finishes.
See the colour card →
A historic colour archive paired with genuinely sustainable, water‑based formulations, proof that heritage and responsibility can share the same tin, in paint and paper alike.
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Hand‑printed wallpaper from a London house founded in 1875, drawn from an archive of some 1,800 hand‑carved blocks and 350 screens. Paper only with us, and every collection has a full sample book in the shop.
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London’s own paint maker, still mixed and matched by hand in Tooting. A favourite of decorators who want bespoke colour with a genuinely tactile, artisan finish.
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Popular this month, mixed to order in whichever finish you need, from a sample pot up to five litres.
Before You Come In
Every shade we stock from all three houses, in one place. Search by name or number, narrow it down by family or tone, and save whatever you like to a swatch book you can print, share or bring in.
All three ranges, filtered by colour family and light reflectance, with close matches across brands on every colour’s page.
Browse the library →Room measurements in, litres and tin sizes out, and the same for wallpaper rolls, pattern repeat included.
Open the calculators →Matt, eggshell, satin or gloss. What each house calls theirs, how much they shine, and which surfaces they are meant for.
See the finishes →Wallpaper
Full sample books in the shop for every collection here, so you can turn the pages properly before you commit to a roll.
My Swatch Book
Save colours and papers as you browse, add a note about the room, then print the book, email it to yourself or show it to us at the counter. Nothing to sign up for.
Instore Kiosk
The same colour library, on the screen by the counter
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Inspiration
A paper we like and the paints we’d hang it with. Take a whole scheme to your swatch book, or pull it apart and use one piece of it.
From the Journal
We’re excited to announce that Ashley & Lewis Heritage Paint & Papers has moved to a beautiful new showroom in the heart of Godalming! After proudly serving our customers from…
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When decorating a home, one of the most overlooked factors in choosing paint colours is the natural light that fills each room. The direction your space faces dramatically changes…
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Pink has stepped confidently into the spotlight - no longer reserved for nurseries or nostalgic accents, but celebrated as one of the most versatile, mood‑enhancing colours in…
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What Our Customers Say
Fast, friendly and efficient, backed by years of genuine experience in the paint trade.
Nigel Swansborough
Maintenance Manager, Prior’s Field School
Nothing is too much trouble, and the service is matched by genuinely competitive prices.
Matthew Carter
Estate & Facilities Manager, Watts Gallery
Friendly, knowledgeable, and unsurpassed in the area. The whole team goes above and beyond.
Phil Tyler
Director of Operations, Ladywell Convent
Come And See Us
Bring a photo of your room, a swatch you love, or nothing at all. Our team will help you find the right colour and finish.
