John's Decorations Ltd is a wallpaper installation business run by owner-operator John Baldwin, serving Wellington and its suburbs since 1975. With over 40 years of experience, John holds a National Certificate in Painting and Wallcovering and is a Life Member of the Master Painters Association, bringing that depth of expertise personally to every job.
The business specialises in wallpaper installation, wall mural installation, wallpaper removal, and full wall preparation for both residential and commercial projects. All work is carried out personally by John to ensure a precise, flawless finish, and the business provides online quotes wherever possible to make planning a project easier for clients.
John's Decorations maintains NZD 2 million in Public Liability Insurance and operates in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015, actively managing workplace risks and providing proper training and equipment. The business has built a strong reputation on Google, rated Excellent based on 16 reviews, with clients frequently praising John's professionalism, punctuality, tidy work, and the quality of his wallpapering — from feature walls and murals to bathrooms, hallways and bedrooms.
Since 1975, John Baldwin has been wallpapering homes and businesses across Wellington under John's Decorations Ltd. Now with over 40 years of hands-on experience, John operates the business personally, meaning every job — from a single feature wall to a full room — gets his direct attention from start to finish.
John holds a National Certificate in Painting and Wallcovering and is a Life Member of the Master Painters Association, credentials that back up decades spent perfecting the craft. That experience shows in the range of work John takes on: wallpaper installation, wall mural installation, wallpaper removal, and full wall preparation, covering both residential and commercial projects. The business specialises specifically in wallpapering, rather than treating it as one service among many, which shows in the precision clients consistently describe in their reviews.
John's Decorations has built a strong reputation on Google, currently rated Excellent based on 16 reviews. Clients describe John as professional, punctual, and meticulous — one reviewer noted he tackled two walls of "trickier grass-cloth wallpaper" and left the result looking amazing, while another praised his handling of a hallway job complicated by the wallpaper selection and space size, calling him "old-school thorough and methodical." Several reviews mention how little mess is left behind after a job, with one client specifically noting John "has everything he needs to present the area back with no mess made at all — something which lacks in tradesmen nowadays." Reviewers have had John wallpaper feature walls, ensuites, WCs, bedrooms and full rooms, consistently describing the finished work as top class.
A theme running through the reviews is responsiveness — clients mention receiving overnight quote responses and being booked in quickly after their initial enquiry. John's Decorations provides online quotes wherever possible, and the business is generally reachable by email for anyone wanting to plan a project. One reviewer also noted John's clear communication during a delay in wallpaper supply, staying in touch throughout until the material arrived and the job could be scheduled.
Beyond the craftsmanship, John's Decorations operates with a clear commitment to workplace safety, working in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 by actively identifying and managing workplace risks and providing proper training and equipment. The business also carries NZD 2 million in Public Liability Insurance, giving clients added peace of mind when inviting a tradesperson into their home or business.
John's Decorations services Wellington Central and a long list of surrounding suburbs, including Berhampore, Brooklyn, Breakers Bay, Crofton Downs, Hataitai, Highbury, Houghton Bay, Karaka Bays, Karori, Khandallah, Kilbirnie, Kingston, Lyall Bay, Miramar, Maupuia, Mount Cook, Mount Victoria, Newtown, Ngaio, Northland, Oriental Bay, Owhiro Bay, Pipitea, Rongotai, Seatoun, Southgate, Strathmore Park, Te Aro, Thorndon, Wadestown and Wilton — covering most of the wider Wellington area.
Anyone interested in wallpapering, wall murals, or wall preparation work can reach John's Decorations by email at [email protected] or by phone at 027 446 6371, with open hours running from 7:30am to 7:30pm. A gallery of past projects is available on the website for anyone wanting to see examples of John's work before getting in touch.