Est. 1988

Bespoke Surface Designs For The World's Finest Interiors

History

Over 35 Years of Decorative Finishes

HV'ART work predominantly for London Interior Designers & Architects to create beautiful classic & contemporary surface designs and finishes in both paint and plaster mediums.

Henry is a London based decorative artist, surface designer/finisher & colourist. He fronts a small friendly team of the finest decorative artisans through his company HV’ART Ltd. est. 1988 the majority of the team has worked together for over two decades creating some of the world’s finest interiors.

SURFACE DESIGNS

A sample of our beautiful bespoke surface designs and finishes

OUR
GALLERY

View some of our favourite portfolio images of commissions from the past 35 years

Surface Designs

Hand Painted Harlequin Design

HV’ART Crystal Lacquer ‘Vellum 06’, Natural Metallic Sheen

Antique Tanned Leather

HV’ART Crystal Lacquer ‘Mineral 00’ (Deep Flat)

Japanese Koi on Silver Leaf

Deep Flat On Metallic Leaf Lacquered With HV’ART Crystal Lacquer ‘Gilt 60’ (Full Sheen)

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Primers & Undercoats

Lacquer Paint

Crystal Lacquer

Lacquer Glaze

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Explore Our Work

we design and install beautiful bespoke surface designs and finishes in paint, lacquer, impasto, gilt, metal leaf and polished plaster mediums

Before & After Decorative Finishes

Lacquer Walls Contemporary Japanning

Decorative Walling

Polished Plaster

Faux Finishes

"Henry's enthusiasm and passion for his work is truly contagious. He is a cheery professional that organises his skilful team brilliantly and they are delight to work with always."

"Dear Henry, The Pavilion is exquisite – everything I had hoped for and more. Thank you and the team for the most beautiful job"

"Henry and his team have a unique talent combining enthusiasm, traditional craftsmanship & beautifully organised clean tidy work practises making for a decorative finishing service second to none."

"The Hallway was painted by Henry van der Vijver and goes from dark to light. The colours in my favourite glazed vase inspired him and I'm really thrilled with it. The room looks bigger and rather jewel like."

"Dear Henry, With grateful thanks to you & your team for the fabulous way you have transformed our Pilasters into marble. They are truly beautiful & have made us very happy."

"We Just wished to say that we are absolutely thrilled with the work and what a nice and helpful team you have. Not that you need it, but we would be delighted to act as a reference should you need it at any time."