Designing a microcement bathroom space is not an everyday job for most of us, unless of course you’re a bathroom designer. There are many factors to take into consideration, such as layout, fixtures and fittings and most importantly the colour, texture and finish of the microcement installation in your bathroom. Given the costs associated with … Read more
Interior designer Marie Flanigan knows the secret to award-winning spaces – Venetian plaster. This textured wall finish adds depth, character, and a timeless atmosphere to any room. As Marie says, “Plaster walls add beautiful texture, especially when thickened around openings, giving the room more weight and mass. It beautifully delineates spaces.” So when looking for … Read more
Think about your options when it comes to decorating your project, with most designs featuring painting, papering or the occasional visual effect. Most people or businesses will opt for this route. However for those in the know, or who may be a little more adventurous with their wall coverings of choice, Venetian plaster is an … Read more
Suppose you’re considering having a Venetian plaster installation in your home, either as a standalone feature wall or as part of a more comprehensive project. In that case, it’s worth getting the foundational parts right. Given the higher investment for this wall covering over a regular plastered and painted finish, you’ll no doubt want to … Read more
With Venetian plaster becoming exceptionally popular in luxury interior design circles, here are some of the rooms in which the marble-like design looks best.
What does Venice have to do with Venetian plaster, and why do we use that name? To answer this, we need to make our way through two histories millennia apart.
To determine whether decorative paint or authentic Venetian plaster is the right option for your feature wall, we should consider the main factors that will assist us. In most cases, we would go down the route of Venetian plaster. However, a paint finish or mixture of other products and paint could be the more suitable … Read more
If you want to have a wall with a WOW factor but are not sure where to start, this article is for you. Equally so, if the range of ideas and levels of creativity hits a stumbling block the minute you’re sitting down to sketch out some ideas, this article can also be helpful. Whether … Read more
With such an array of finishes on offer within polished Venetian plaster, it can be a bit overwhelming when seeking a suitable option for your surfaces. You may enjoy one that has a lovely patterning, displaying all the characteristics of marble plaster, whereas someone else’s preference may be for a more textured design. How can … Read more
To benefit the most from using Venetian plaster as part of your home renovation project, you should consider the main points outlined in this article. Whilst each case is individual, with our taste preferences and budget coming into play, there is, of course, more generalisation that will apply. Does the style of my property matter? … Read more
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