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Melbourne Painter – A Fresh Start for a New Chapter in St Kilda Road

There’s something special about moving into your first home as a couple. But for this pair settling into a St Kilda Road apartment with stunning views over Fawkner Park, the interior told a different story.

The walls hadn’t been painted in over 15 years. The once-yellow tones had faded to something dull and tired. The architraves and doorframes were a strange brown-grey. And years of tenants had left behind picture hook holes, scuff marks, and small imperfections that made the apartment feel… well, less like a home.

They called us Melbourne City Maintenance, your trusted Melbourne painter, to bring the space back to life before they moved in together for the first time.

The Problem: Dated, Drab, and Unwelcoming

Though the apartment had good bones and an amazing view, the inside felt neglected.

🟡 Yellow walls and dull trims from decades ago
⚫ Patchy repairs from past tenants
🎯 Drab mood and lack of natural flow
🧱 Walls marked from furniture, hooks, and daily wear

The couple wanted to start fresh, with clean lines, soft tones, and a finish that reflected their style, not the history of previous renters.

Our Interior Painting Approach – Apartment Perfection

We began with careful planning and thorough prep, making sure every surface was clean, repaired, and ready to hold paint that lasts.

🎨 Walls – Two coats of Resene Low Sheen in Alabaster, a crisp and timeless white

🧱 Ceilings – Repainted with two coats of ceiling flat

🚪 Timberwork – Doors, skirting boards, architraves, and wardrobes refreshed with semi-gloss enamel

🧹 Carpet Edge Prep – Since the carpet was being replaced, we lifted sections to paint the full base of the skirting for a polished finish

🧺 Laundry + Bathrooms – Ceilings and walls repainted for brightness and longevity

🧼 Clean-Up & Finishing Touches – Wardrobes cleaned and painted inside for fresh functionality

The Result: A Clean, Fresh Home That Reflects Their Future

“It feels like home, exactly how we imagined it. We met our goal together.”

The difference was dramatic. The space went from dim and dated to bright, modern, and personal. The couple was thrilled, the colors brought in more natural light, the surfaces looked brand new, and the home finally matched the moment: a fresh beginning.