Quite often, we are hired by clients who are afraid or unsure of putting color and finishes on their walls and ceilings. Recent clients, Rita & Dave were definitely in this category. After showing them our portfolio of sample boards, they decided to start small in their very grand home. They decided to have us finish a powder room. If they liked that, well, then we would go from there.
We were working with a 6' x 8' powder room, tiled floor, beautiful gilded mirror, sconces and chandelier, custom window treatment. Beige walls. White ceiling. The new color palette was inspired by the window treatment fabric. Finishes were chosen for the walls, ceiling and ceiling medallion to complement the accents in the space.
The walls and ceiling were basecoated, then burnished with tinted waxes, resulting in a high-polished finish, not unlike Venetian plaster. The medallion was basecoated in black, then drybrushed with gold metallic paint to mimic the gilded accessories. The new moulding was aged with a gold glaze, accentuating the carved details.
TaDa!! A beautiful jewel box.
And, now, over their fear of finishes, work has continued throughout their beautiful home.
Much more to follow!!
Susan & Tracey
FWS
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