Lisa Stimpson demonstrating the verre églomisé process in her studio. Photo by Laura Wheatley. Églomisé involves the application of a...

Faux painted marble varieties including black Portor, yellow Siena, and red Cerfontaine by Sylvie Bilger.  This was her first project...

Bas reliefs can convey a mood and tell a story through a scene on a wall, allowing us to feel connected to them and their setting. Their...

The beauty of marble has captivated people with its variety of colors and distinct striations, and it has enhanced interiors and...

Plaster light coves (aka light troughs) are ideal for hiding a light source in an elegant way, creating a beautiful visual effect with...

Since ancient times people have been drawn to the rich amber and yellow tones and mottled, translucent material of tortoise shell. First...

“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...

“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...

“The standout architectural move was the creation of a deep vaulted arch with fluted plasterwork detail in the middle of the parlor...

"Given the neutral palette of the home, adding the fluted plaster wall as a textured architectural element was essential to keep the...

A master of decorative finishing techniques such as faux painting, gilding, trompe l'oeil, murals, and beyond, Tim Murphy is a...

Introducing Marli Arizona, our newest partner artisan based in Los Angeles who specializes in large-scale murals, églomisé mirrors, and...

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...

"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...

The way the light falls across sculptural architecture like this instills a desire in the viewer to touch the surface and feel its...

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...

Sopiko Barnovi is a talented decorative painter and cloisonné artisan who grew up within a community of artists in Tbilisi, Georgia and...

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...

We are thrilled to unveil one of our most anticipated projects of last year. The collaboration between Ceara Donnelley Ltd. Co.,...

We are thrilled to unveil one of our most anticipated projects of last year. The collaboration between Ceara Donnelley Ltd. Co.,...