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From Frank’s 1990 beginnings, Frank Holmes Fine Décor has evolved into a heritage restoration specialist incorporating traditional craftsmanship, including gilding, wood-graining, and decorative arts. In recognition of his ongoing work in the industry, Frank was invited to become a Freeman of The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers in 2024.

Most recently, Frank and Amanda proudly co-founded and organised the first Home Interiors & Renovation Exhibition (HIRE Cumbria). This two-day event brought together specialist trades, innovative designers and property experts from in and around Cumbria all under one roof. The Home Interiors & Renovation Exhibition (HIRE Cumbria) launched in March 2025.

Watch out for HIRE Cumbria 2026 - links to socials: https://linktr.ee/hirecumbria

About us:

With 35 years experience Frank provides a professional, high end decorating service with exceptional attention to detail. Based near Lancaster, UK, Amanda supports Frank from our home office.

Whether your decorating project is a full restoration, or a simple feature wall, a period property or more contemporary, using his extensive product knowledge, passion and expertise, Frank can guide you through the process to achieve the finished results you’ll be happy with for years to come.

Frank is a master craftsman and now specialises in:

  • Designer Wallpaper installation.

  • He is an Approved Lincrusta Installer and finisher, and provides optional bespoke decorative effects.

  • Heritage Lincrusta and Anaglypta repair and restoration service, discontinued pre-war designs replicated for repairs.

  • Professionally Painted Quality Kitchen Cabinets - Traditionally hand-painted or spray finished options.

  • Faux finishes, Gilding, Marbling and Graining, Metal finishes.

Find us on Instagram @frank_holmes_fine_decor

See some of our posts below:

Born on 8th June 1855, George C Haite became a renowned decorative artist, pattern designer, painter, illustrator, and writer and lecturer on art. Haite was a Fellow/President of numerous art societies, including the Institute of Decorative Designers
Originally designed by George C Haite c1900, a renowned decorative artist, pattern designer, painter, illustrator, and writer and lecturer. Now brought back to life in 3D and exclusively available by commission from Frank Holmes Fine Décor -
To mark 35 years in business we're launching our very own Heritage Collection Can you believe that this proud peacock design hasn't been seen for over 100 years! Originally designed by renowned Arts & Crafts pattern designer George C Haite and
Today Frank celebrates 35 years in business! 'Was your first vehicle really a shopping trolley??' >>> Read his story on our website - Link in our bio :) #lancashirelife #lancaster #kendal #southlakes #interiordecor #cumbrialife #home #int
We recently welcomed members of the Wallpaper History Society over to see our growing archive collection. Fellow member @carolinebennettjane recorded the visit - read her article on the WHS website now 👉🔗 link in our bio ↖️ @wallpaperhistsoc #wa
Bingo - a damp bank holiday passtime paid off! We’ve had 6 of these Art Nouveau style embossed panels for several months which have been a mystery until today - finally tracked them down whilst looking for something else! 📣Open to selling t
Hard to believe these are not plaster relief plaques, but are actually made from Lincrusta-Walton c.late 1800s-early 1900s. Possibly the only surviving examples as far as we know! ➡️scroll to see all 8 designs and the original catalogue images. 🧐
Current project - prepping ready to re-paint fitted kitchen cabinets and island #kitchenrefresh #kitchenrenovation #paintedkitchens #lunevalley #kendal #kirkbylonsdale #lancaster #sedbergh #frankholmesfinedecor #frankholmesltd

Frank is a member of The Worshipful Company of Painter-Stainers, the Institute of Conservation (ICON) and the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), and The Wallpaper History Society, in addition to being an advanced level trained Approved Lincrusta Installer and Restorer.