5 Ways Decorative Plaster Can Enhance Your Interior Space
Decorative plaster mouldings have been used throughout the centuries to add character and definition to interior spaces, from grand Gothic cathedrals to humble Victorian terraces. Sadly during the latter half of the twentieth century, much of the art of traditional plasterwork has been lost and many original examples have been damaged or destroyed.
As historic plasterwork restoration experts, we can restore or reinstate a wide range of features from lath and plaster walls to cornices, ceiling roses and panel mouldings. We can also install new plasterwork in your home, restaurant, theatre, or any other space. Here’s a look at just some of the ways these features can enhance your interior space.
Cornices and coving
Cornices and coving are used to provide a pleasing transition between the ceiling and the walls, helping to define the space and make the ceiling feel higher. Larger rooms with higher ceilings particularly suit elaborate designs, while smaller spaces benefit from clean lines with subtle details.
Ceiling roses
Ceiling roses originate from the days of gas or candle lamps, and were used to disguise the soot marks and protect the ceiling from heat. As electric lighting took over, the roses took on a decorative purpose, to add interest and show off the light fittings. The right ceiling rose can also add depth and drama to a room.
Wall panels
Panel mouldings are a common feature of period properties, and they are often used to add interest and depth to plain walls. They can be combined with traditional wainscotting, or even frame carved wooden panels or paintings. The panels are especially effective in large high-ceilinged spaces to turn a plain expanse of wall into a statement.
Corbels
Corbels were originally used as an architectural feature to support structures, and now they are commonly used as a decorative feature underneath mantelpieces, shelving, or around entryways or other ledge structures. They add sophistication and help a room to feel more finished and aesthetically pleasing rather than merely functional.
Architraves
Architraves are the mouldings that are used to frame doors and windows, helping them to look more finished and defined. They can turn a simple opening into a key feature of the room, and also draw a whole property together by creating a sense of flow and consistency between each room.
The style of the architraves can be matched to the style and colour of the skirting boards and cornices to enhance the visual harmony and bring a pleasing sense of coherence to the room.
These are just a few of the features that we can restore to their original condition, reinstate with exact duplicates, or install as new features to enhance any style of property, whether contemporary, mid-century or of period design.