From Napier South villas and Art Deco homes in Bluff Hill to Edwardian cottages in Waipawa, Hawke’s Bay is full of architectural charm — but these homes require a different approach than modern builds. At Paint My Space, we provide specialist exterior painting for heritage and character homes, using time-tested techniques, high-quality finishes, and meticulous preparation to preserve both beauty and structure.

Older homes are often built with timber weatherboards, hand-crafted trims, and traditional joinery, which need special attention and a careful hand. Poor surface prep, harsh sanding, or the wrong product can cause irreversible damage to these details.

We understand how to:

• Work with older timber, including weatherboards and trims
• Repair surface cracking and flaking paint while maintaining detail
• Paint over lead-based or unstable existing coatings safely
• Match original colours or provide sympathetic modern updates
• Protect decorative elements like fretwork, cornices, and sash windows

Whether you're restoring a family home or preparing a character property for sale, our goal is to deliver a long-lasting finish that enhances the home’s story — not erase it.

• Experienced with Napier, Hastings & Central Hawke’s Bay heritage architecture
• Understanding of traditional colour schemes and finishes
• Skilled at working on complex exteriors and fragile materials
• Respectful, tidy, and reliable
• Locally owned and trusted across Hawke’s Bay

We approach character homes with the care they deserve. Whether it’s a grand 1910s villa or a humble weatherboard worker’s cottage, we take pride in protecting what makes your home unique.

If your heritage or character home is ready for a repaint, we’d love to help you preserve its charm and protect it for the next generation.

Contact Paint My Space today for a no-obligation quote for heritage home painting in Napier, Hastings, Havelock North, Waipawa, and throughout Hawke’s Bay.