The history of modern architecture and house design is about celebrating the beauty of raw materials and intertwining function and form. A lot of this comes from the utilisation of beton brut, a look you can effectively replicate using expertly applied microcement on walls. Much like Venetian plaster, microcement is a cement powder that can … Read more
There are many benefits to installing venetian plaster in your home, from its durability to its timeless style, which is why more and more homeowners are choosing to use it for their flooring, as well as their walls. The reasons why lots of people are opting for a luxury finish on their walls include the … Read more
Venetian plaster is a natural, decorative finishing product and will last for many years, provided it is cared for in the same way that you would with any other elegant or refined material. As such it is not a completely solid, robust and tough wall covering, generally speaking. If you need a super hard and … Read more
With a wide array of textures, styles and structures, your Venetian plaster installation can take on any number of design influences to make it truly personal for you. Since the products are hand applied and finished, the skill of your artist or applicator will determine just what you end up with. A good starting point … Read more
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.
