Sunday, February 20, 2011

More Recycling.


I wish I had a 'before' shot of this table stand. It was a creamy white and did not flow with the rest of the room's upgrade. I painted it with a black base and highlighted with bronze and gold to bring out the new upholstered chairs.

Tuesday, February 15, 2011

Before and After Part II




Trey ceilings are probably the most popular request for faux. Even though this ceiling isn't very recessed, you can still see the difference color makes and how it can separate an area of a room to increase that custom look that my clients strive for. Look at how much reflection is picked up from the cabinets in this metallic finish. Even better in person!

Saturday, February 12, 2011

Simple before and after.




I love when clients recycle. In my opinion, color is the most constant upgrade in design. You liked a piece in the past, but now the color is a little off. Spice it up with color. (I sound like an annoying host on HGTV, but it's true.)

Monday, February 7, 2011

Front view of fireplace.


Finished!

The finished fireplace and columns.
















Marbling is tedious. But when you put on the final clear coat you are reminded of how stunning and well worth the amount of time that was spent on the project. The craftsmanship of the woodwork put into constructing the fireplace and columns adds to the quality of the overall look.

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Funky Green Venetian.




Venetian plaster is a very complicated and expensive technique that's not used very often because it is very permenant. But when used, it can make a room stunning with it's depth in color. This bathroom in the Highlands went a very unique direction giving Venetian plaster a whole new look while pairing well with original bright white subway tile. I have had best results with plaster from Benjamin Moore or Modern Masters.

Monday, January 17, 2011

Dressing room fit for a movie star.

This is a 'before and after' of a section of a dressing room that I have been working on. It's almost finished, and I cannot wait to see the final result once lighting and accessories are in place. The decorative finish is a gloss white with pearl white and champagne gold glazed over a textured stencil with a crystal embellishment in the center.