ILLUMINATE ROOMS WITH MASTERFULLY DESIGNED PLASTER LIGHT COVES
Plaster light coves (aka light troughs) are ideal for hiding a light source in an elegant way, creating a beautiful visual effect with...
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THE JOURNAL
Discover timeless artistry for the discerning designer.
- Aug 6
MAKE A BOLD STATEMENT WITH FAUX TORTOISE SHELL WALLS AND FURNITURE
Since ancient times people have been drawn to the rich amber and yellow tones and mottled, translucent material of tortoise shell. First...
- Jul 11
BEHIND THE MIND OF DECORATIVE PAINTING MASTER DAVID FAUST
“I love collaborating with other artisans on murals...it's kind of like being in a jazz band...we'll have a maquette to go by and that’s...
- Jun 12
CREATE CONTRAST AND DEPTH WITH KNOCK-DOWN PLASTER
“This process is truly dynamic and can be used on many different surfaces and settings. It works well in modern spaces, as well as more...
- Apr 30
AWARD-WINNING TOWNHOUSE TRANSFORMATION IN BROOKLYN
“The standout architectural move was the creation of a deep vaulted arch with fluted plasterwork detail in the middle of the parlor...
- Apr 4
PULLED-IN-PLACE FLUTED PLASTER ENHANCES A SOUTHPORT HARBOR HOUSE
"Given the neutral palette of the home, adding the fluted plaster wall as a textured architectural element was essential to keep the...
- Mar 15
INTRODUCING DECORATIVE AND FAUX PAINTING MASTER TIM MURPHY
A master of decorative finishing techniques such as faux painting, gilding, trompe l'oeil, murals, and beyond, Tim Murphy is a...
- Feb 23
DECORATIVE FINISHES THAT INFLUENCE AND INSPIRE WITH MARLI ARIZONA
Introducing Marli Arizona, our newest partner artisan based in Los Angeles who specializes in large-scale murals, églomisé mirrors, and...
- Jan 15
GILDING MASTER LEAH BETH FISHMAN'S INSPIRING DESIGNS
Leah Beth Fishman is a master gilder on the Board of Trustees for the Society of Gilders and her works of art have even graced the covers...
- Dec 13, 2023
IMAGINATIVE SURFACES IN A KIPS BAY SHOW HOUSE ROOM
"If any one element within this year’s Kips Bay Decorator Show House was to be named as a standout, Sarah Bartholomew’s plaster-fluted...
- Nov 15, 2023
SPECIALTY MARMORINO PLASTER EMBELLISHES A SOARING SCULPTURAL STAIRCASE
The way the light falls across sculptural architecture like this instills a desire in the viewer to touch the surface and feel its...
- Oct 16, 2023
INCORPORATE TOOLED PLASTERS FOR UNIQUE TEXTURAL ELEMENTS
Tooled plasters have the ability to create depth and beauty with one-of-a-kind textures. Our artisan partners use a variety of tools to...
- Aug 3, 2023
IN THE STUDIO WITH DECORATIVE PAINTER SOPIKO BARNOVI
Sopiko Barnovi is a talented decorative painter and cloisonné artisan who grew up within a community of artists in Tbilisi, Georgia and...
- May 17, 2023
ELEVATE AN ORDINARY SURFACE WITH FAUX FINISHES
Today we shine a light on the fascinating art of faux finishes and a few of our partner artisans who create them. Faux finishes are...
- Mar 17, 2023
TAKE PAINTED FLOORS TO NEW HEIGHTS
We are thrilled to unveil one of our most anticipated projects of last year. The collaboration between Ceara Donnelley Ltd. Co.,...
- Feb 28, 2023
ENVELOP A ROOM WITH A MURAL
We are thrilled to unveil one of our most anticipated projects of last year. The collaboration between Ceara Donnelley Ltd. Co.,...
- Jan 26, 2023
LET YOUR WALLS TELL A STORY WITH HAND-PAINTED MURALS
The Art of Murals Murals add flair and intrigue to a space, acting as decor that elevates a room. Whether a mural graces one wall, a...
- Dec 13, 2022
EMANATE WARMTH WITH CUSTOM HAND-CAST LIGHT COVES AND MARMORINO PLASTER
As New York passes into the Winter season we find ourselves dreaming of spaces that evoke a warm desert, such as this inviting Southern...
- Nov 8, 2022
CREATE INTRIGUE WITH A CAST PLASTER BAS RELIEF DESIGN
A Welcome Revival The ancient art form of bas relief has seen a resurgence, adorning luxury interior spaces with both subtle and...
- Oct 3, 2022
HIGHLIGHT TEXTURE WITH FAUX PARCHMENT AND FLUTED PLASTER WALLS
As we begin to welcome Autumn in New York our spotlight falls on this serene, timeless home in the Upper East Side. This project brought...
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