Ornamental and Plain, Plaster Is a Central Design Feature of Traditional Tuscan Homes
Posted By Mary Freeland on April 2, 2010
Originally applied to create a smooth finish on the interior of stone walls, plaster has taken on a central role in Tuscan style and design. When you think of the classic Tuscan villa, the image that comes to mind features textured plaster walls. More often then not you’ll also find decorative plaster that looks almost like carved wood accenting architectural features like niches, shelves, and trim. A versatile medium, plaster has been used to put the finishing touches on Tuscan homes for centuries
Get the Look of Tuscan Plaster in Your Home
Adding plaster, or at least the look of traditional plaster, to your home can really turn up the Tuscan feel of your décor. Creating an old-world look isn’t hard—in fact, many DIYers can tackle one of these projects in a single day or weekend.
Decorative Plaster: For a cost-effective detail that has the ornamental style of real plaster without the expense or messy installation, hop on down to your local home improvement store and pick up some precut molding, decorative ceiling medallions, and accent blocks. Simply paint and install for the look of elaborate plaster without the hassle. Just be sure to select molding, medallions, and accent details that are classical in style, rather than Victorian to ensure a cohesive, Mediterranean flair.
Faux Plaster Walls: Traditional Tuscan homes have a distinctly timeworn, aged appearance, and their patched plaster walls have a texture that conveys a sense of permanence. But you don’t have to have decades-old plaster walls to get that textured look and feel. Just add a faux plaster finish to your drywall! More adventurous homeowners can attempt a Venetian plaster finish (or hire a pro), but a simpler and more affordable solution is using one of the plaster paint additives on the market today. Stir into your paint and apply as directed for a faux plaster finish that makes your walls look centuries old. This will give you some idea of one technique you can use to paint your faux finish
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