Showing posts with label stenciling. Show all posts
Showing posts with label stenciling. Show all posts

Thursday, November 12, 2009

Wallpaper vs. Painted Surfaces


It's a hot topic right now in the design world. Why would you use a decorative painter, when I can use wallpaper? The answer is really simple... you can't achieve the layers, effects, colors and custom design with wallpaper like you can't with paint.

Right now the trend with wallpaper is bringing back the mixed patterns and colors of the 70s. This trend has made the decorative painters shift their portfolio to add unique textures and patterns that can't be found with wallpapers.

Saturday, April 04, 2009

Papered Walls & Faux, a Perfect Fit!



Wednesday, January 28, 2009

You Pick the Name: New Faux


Once again, here I go trying to break the mold of traditional faux finishes. I developed this finish for a very special client of mine. They have no restrictions when it comes to texture, deep colors and shimmers. So that's what I gave them, and we ended up with an ultra rich finish with tones of lavender, so refreshing I'm not sure if they'll leave the bathroom(I'm joking ;))


I was asked on this project what my favorite project has been. If you've been following the blog it would seems as if the latest post would be my latest favorite... but it's the truth. If you can find joy in everything you do, then why not have your latest project be your favorite! I was taught at the Maryland Institute, by a drawing teacher, that you are going to create things in life that you're not going to enjoy, and you better find a way to enjoy it. In adition you must create as if it's the best idea in the world... and it usually ends up the best idea in the world, until the next project.

The bottom photo is the guest bathroom down stairs, demostrating the fearlessness in texture/ shimmers and richness in color.

Wednesday, March 05, 2008

Guest Bathroom





Interior Design done by Kimberly McCarl of Interior Concepts

Master Bathroom




Interior Design done by Kimberly McCarl of Interior Concepts

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Textured Sample Boards:Blue Tones



Textured Sample Boards:Pink/Rose


Tuesday, January 29, 2008

Cherry Blossom's: Work in Progres




Thursday, January 03, 2008

Stenciled and Fauxed bathroom

This bathroom is in process. Not only does it have a matte glaze, I also added a shimmer glaze that adds even more depth than a regular faux.

Orchid Potting Room



Park Place- Annapolis MD



This was the day before Move in for the family. All hand stenciled, mixed in with vertical stripes!

Thursday, July 26, 2007

Purple Sunroom

Before:After:


Wednesday, February 14, 2007

Sophisticated Office


You might be surprised to see me using stencils. I've been very against them, but do not fear you can not go buy this stencil at any store. I did use store bought stencils, but I modified it to be unique for my client. No one likes walking into another house and seeing the same thing that's in your house!

Tuesday, December 26, 2006

FAUX WALL with STENCILING



More photos to come whenthe room is put back together!

Wednesday, January 04, 2006

KIDS | Up, Up and Away!

Sunday, December 25, 2005

HOUSE | Wild Raspberries