Artisans have been affixing plaster decorations to walls and ceilings for centuries--mostly in imitation of Greek and Roman bas-relief. In modern times, the practice peaked in the early 19th century ...
If Beth Cayre had to move, she would regret leaving the dining room ceiling, with its plaster cherry blossom branches hand molded by ceramics artist Matthew Solomon. And who could blame her? The ...
If you regularly read our column you know that we are third-generation contractors. You also might recall that we grew up in a home built by our grandfather at the turn of the 20th century. The home ...
Ornamental plaster mouldings can transform boxy rooms into artful sanctuaries. Since 1996, artist Daniel-Jean Primeau has been making plaster mouldings, mostly to decorate the ceilings of Montreal ...
If you regularly read our column you know that we are third-generation contractors. You also might recall that we grew up in a home built by our grandfather at the turn of the 20th century. The home ...
From colour-drenching and wallpaper to murals and ornate plasterwork, ceilings are finally getting some attention, says Serena Fokschaner We can devote anxious hours to choosing the precise shade of ...