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Create a Jewel Box of a Powder Room with Venetian Plasters
Oh yes, it’s the tiniest room in our home –
and the one that all our guests see, eventually. It holds such
potential allure and such realized dread. We want that critical bit
of real estate to make a good impression, we want it to be original,
we want it to be sexy even – but how? Easy! Let your imagination run
free! Be wildly creative! Be daring! A fantasy faux finish is
perfect for grabbing everyone’s attention and setting the tone and
attitude when those special guests enter that necessary little room.
So many options, so little space! Great, do something unexpected.
Faux finishes can be simple and stately, subtly underdone, just a
whisper on the wall. But in a powder room, why bother with tried and
true when luxurious and exotic is so much more fun? Go ahead and
make a statement with the wall treatment. Make your friends and
family gasp for the first time in a very long time. It’ll be fun for
them and for especially for you.
Ever heard of Venetian Plasters? They are spectacularly rich
polished plasters that originated in ancient Rome and migrated to
the finest homes in Venice in the 15th century. Those Italians are
always painting on their walls and Sistine ceilings.
The original uniquely colored and textured finishes were made with
ground lime and marble powders. These days they are acrylic or latex
products and are much simpler and versatile to work with for today’s
artisans.
And the looks are astonishing. Most commonly, Venetian Plasters are
used to produce a polished stone–like look. But with a little
creativity on the part of the artist troweling on this plaster, a
whole new type of look is possible. The addition of spectacular
metallic waxes, plus pearl and iridescent glazes can bring an entire
new dimension and surprise to the time-honored beauty of Venetian
Plaster.
Did I mention colors for these lustrous plasters? Think inky black,
deep chocolate, sapphire blue, blazing crimson, spiritual turquoise.
Let your imagination run free -- there are no limitations at all.
Any color can be translated into this wondrous medium. Then watch as
those metallic (such as: copper, gold, bronze, or pewter) waxes get
applied and mysteriously alter the finish in a dynamic new way. The
depth of color and variation will astound you and your guests!
Multi-layering of plaster colors is another way to create drama.
Applications of two compatible or better still, two contrasting
colors can result in something that is truly unique. A tiny dab of
brilliant green and a hint of luminous pearl in the sapphire blue
and suddenly you have a faux lapis lazuli on your walls.
Even if you opt for the stately single color look of these beautiful
plasters without any further embellishments, you won’t go wrong. A
highly polished, sealed and waxed plaster finish will stand the test
of time and be a wonder to behold. And a huge practical benefit is
that the durability and sturdiness of the plaster is perfect for a
powder room (or a damp bathroom.)
Challenge a faux finisher to create a finish uniquely attuned to
your style. Let your specially chosen artist shine while creating
something fresh and new that will elicit awe and joy from everyone
who sees it. Even the most staid of traditional interiors has room
to a bit more flexible in furnishing that special little room our
guests spend but the briefest of moments in. So be inspired and
splash some color on those walls.
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