Design Tips

Faux Finishing

Have you ever walked into a room that changed your whole mood? When you walked in you felt stressed and tense, but then find yourself feeling calm and relaxed. The room feels warm and comfortable or cool and serene. Look around and see what causes that effect. Most likely it's the colors and paint techniques in the room.

Seeing a room that has been magically transformed by paint makes it easy to understand why faux finishes have become the most popular wallcovering. There are many types of techniques to choose from such as ragging, sponging, color washing, stippling, marbling, crackling, verdigris and many others. Of course all begin with the texture on the wall. Skip trowling and Venetian plastering techniques give your walls a heavy texture that can be painted and glazed.

Many of these techniques are complicated and require professional experience to create a dramatic effect. Southwest Interior & Design can provide you with pictures and custom sample boards for you to select from. From specialty finishes to murals and stenciling, let the Southwest team of professionals make your dream home come to life.