About Bay Decorating

Napier & Hawke’s Bay’s friendliest painters.

Two people in painters work clothes standing outside a house, with a black and white dog, both holding paint rollers and smiling.

Who are we?

We’re Nicole and Tim Howell, a husband-and-wife team bringing a fresh approach to painting. After years of working in the trade, we started Bay Decorating to do things differently - professional painting, but with the warmth and care that makes you feel at ease having us in your home.

How it all started.

When we launched Bay Decorating in 2022, our goal was simple: to be the kind of painters we’d want to hire ourselves. We’ve both seen how painting can feel stressful for homeowners - trades turning up late, leaving mess behind, or not listening to what you want. We set out to change that by focusing on clear communication, tidy work, and treating every home like our own.

What matters to us.

Approachable

We’re easy to talk to, and always up front with you.

Respectful

Your home is treated with care - from prep to clean-up.

Quality Driven

We take pride in finishes that last.

Meet the Team

  • A woman with dark hair in a bun painting a wall white while smiling at the camera.

    Nicole

    Brings a sharp eye for detail and loves making interiors feel fresh and inviting.

  • A man painting the exterior weatherboards of a villa style house with white paint, using a paintbrush. He is wearing sunglasses, a cap, and a hoodie.

    Tim

    A steady hand for exteriors and heritage work, with the specialist gear to prep homes properly.

  • A person wearing protective gear, including a respirator, safety glasses, earmuffs, and gloves, using a paint scraper tool on the exterior weatherboards of an old villa during daytime.

    Jessie

    An experienced local painter who works alongside us on larger projects.

Work with painters you can trust

If you’re after painters who are approachable, reliable, and proud of their work, we’d love to hear from you. Let’s make your home look its best.