There is a particular kind of renovation frustration that I suspect a fair few people in the HP6 and HP7 postcodes will recognise. You have spent months researching, you have pinned enough inspiration boards to fill Shardeloes Park, and you know exactly what you want: clean, seamless walls. No grout lines, no tile lippage, no … Read more
Why Concrete Walls Work — And Why Decorative Plaster Does It Better There’s something that happens when you walk into a room with a concrete wall. It doesn’t announce itself the way a bold colour does, or demand attention the way a pattern does. It just sits there, textured, architectural, completely sure of itself and … Read more
The honest answer is yes, Venetian plaster costs more than paint. It costs more than most wallpapers. It costs more than the decorating options most people default to when they’re renovating a room. If you came here hoping to be told otherwise, I’d rather be straight with you now than waste your time. But expensive … Read more
Most people don’t think twice about sticking something to a wall. A piece of tape to hold up a Christmas card. A Command strip for a new mirror. A bit of Blu Tack for a child’s drawing. These feel like small, reversible decisions. On a standard painted wall, they often are. On a lime plaster, … Read more
There is a version of this process that goes badly. A homeowner finds a company online, likes their Instagram, gets a quote that seems reasonable, and books them in. The specialist arrives, applies something that resembles venetian plaster, takes payment, and leaves. A few months later, the finish starts to show problems, uneven burnishing, inconsistent … Read more
Venetian plastering brings timeless elegance to a home, with an investment typically in the region of £2,500 – £3,500 + VAT for a feature wall. You can personalise your space in ways you may not know are possible and commission us for your very own signature wall. This luxurious grouping of finishes has been captivating … Read more
Concrete plaster walls have emerged as a prominent design trend in luxury homes or commercial spaces, offering a unique blend of modern sophistication and timeless durability. From minimalist interiors to industrial-inspired spaces, concrete plasters provide an understated elegance that resonates with homeowners seeking style and substance. In this guide, we’ll explore everything you need to … Read more
Venetian plaster is one of those finishes that stops people in their tracks. The depth, the light, the way it makes a wall feel like part of the building rather than something stuck on top of it, there’s nothing quite like it. But once the initial excitement settles, most homeowners end up asking the same … Read more
Most people researching Venetian plaster or microcement start the same way: scrolling through Pinterest boards, saving Instagram posts, maybe downloading a few images to show their interior designer. It’s a reasonable approach, but it has a significant limitation. Photographs flatten everything. They can’t show you how a polished plaster surface catches afternoon light differently from … Read more
Venetian plaster is one of those finishes that looks effortless when done well, and painfully obvious when it isn’t. The difference between a beautifully hand-applied, polished plaster wall and a patchy, uneven disaster often comes down to one thing: who you hire. The challenge is that “Venetian plaster” has become a catch-all term. Some decorators … Read more
