Creative artist and professional Faux Finisher, Dianna Steeves makes a living by providing her clients with beautiful wall and ceiling treatments.

In this room, she faux finished the walls and ceiling in two tones of brown to give the room depth and "presence". Leaving the architectural detail and the main ceiling in pure white makes the new wall finish that much more impressive.

To add additional glamour, she used our Raised Plaster Acanthus Leaf Ceiling Medallion Stencil to add a design around the light fixture using Modern Masters Shimmerstone in a pewter tone. She said the effect was just beautiful and that the photo doesn't do it justice.

The client just loved it!

 

Designers tip:

Did you realize that some builders will actually use foam for tray and decorative ceilings rather than wood and wall board? It's less expensive, it holds up well (especially since this is an area that is rarely touched by human hands and rarely if ever, gets knocked or bumped).

Do you realize that you can do the same? This is especially effective in small rooms such as bathrooms and small guest rooms or offices.

Peruse the internet for tray ceiling styles that you love then transfer that design using the measurements of your room on to Styrofoam.

Cut the pieces out with a knife, glue to the ceiling with construction adhesive then cover with joint compound and sand then prime and  paint. Two coats of compound may be needed to cover the pieces completely.