Your independent paint & decorating merchant
Premium paint, trade tools and field-tested advice — without the drive out of town. A local, family-run trade counter for the decorators, tradespeople and DIY customers of Ilfracombe and North Devon.
A husband-and-wife team who know the trade
We're John Bryant and Jan Robertson — a local Ilfracombe couple bringing a dedicated, independent paint and decorating merchant to North Devon. John brings decades on the tools; Jan makes the counter run like clockwork.
- Find us
- 14 Church Street, Ilfracombe
- Call
- 01271 30 22 55
- Opening hours
- Mon–Fri 8am–5.30pm · Sat 9am–4pm · Sun 10am–3pm
A merchant's range, without the drive
Everything you'd drive out of town for — right here
Your paint and decorating merchant, right here in Ilfracombe.
Competitive merchant rates designed to keep your jobs profitable.
Free, field-tested guidance on tricky specs and finishes.
Run by a local trade professional who speaks your language.
Shop by the names you know
Set up a trade account and get to work
Our trade accounts make every visit quick. Trade credit, competitive rates and shelves kept stocked with what you actually use — grab what you need and get back on the job.
Open a Trade Account
Colour matched & mixed while you wait
Bring a sample or a colour reference and we'll match it at the counter. Trade-proven Johnstone's finishes, mixed to your spec — no guesswork, no waiting on a delivery.
See what we stockStraight from our customers
Very helpful, friendly family run decorating supplies shop.
Zara JacksonRecommends · September 2026 It's good to get expert advice when you have a DIY home job to do. Very passionate about the work they do and supporting the community around them. Highly Recommend. 😍
Tasha BryantRecommends · September 2026 I'm doing some DIY bits at the moment and the decorators cupboard have been amazing for all the bits iv needed, they are so friendly very helpful and have good prices. it's great to see a small business open up In Ilfracombe
Liam FrancisRecommends · September 2026
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A quick review helps other decorators in North Devon find a local merchant — and means a lot to a small family business.
Pop in — the kettle's on
When you walk through our doors at 14 Church Street, you're not just visiting a shop — you're supporting a local family business invested in our town. Pop in, grab a coffee, and let's set up your next order.
Now open · 14 Church Street, Ilfracombe, North Devon
Your local merchant, open on Church Street
Pop in seven days a week, or open a trade account and we'll have your order ready to collect.