2024 Trends – Venetian Plaster and Limewash
If you’ve opened Instagram recently, you already know about the textured walls that are all the hype right now. But what are those walls exactly? It’s not wallpaper; it’s not paint. It is a textured material known as Venetian plaster and limewash. The 15th-century technique has made a huge comeback and now adorns the walls of all up-and-coming places. The mix of lime and marble powder presents you with an incredible scope of design. You can cover your walls and model almost anything. The perfect balance of simple and complex. A simple material that needs it can create organic and unique surface designs. The opaque material, Venetian plaster, gives the overall look, and limewash is translucent and is applied over the surface. Here is everything you need to know about this design trend.
Why Venetian plaster and limewash?
Plaster adds dimension, depth, movement, and warmth to a room. It is also relatively easier than putting up wallpaper in large spaces, making it the perfect choice for commercial properties. Because the textures are natural and organic, they have an earthy and soft look. This works better than plain walls and wallpapered walls. Each stroke has some thought behind it. It provides the plaster with meaning and brings emotional depth to the interiors of your room. Lime plaster is also non-toxic. It has no volatile organic compounds (VOCs). It is also permeable. Meaning that moisture can easily escape. So, it is naturally mold- and mildew-resistant. However, it is more expensive than paint. A plaster application can cost you between $8 and $15 per square foot, depending on the product you choose.
Design Ideas for Your Property: Create a Unique Look That Stands Out with Carvings
Use the plaster to carve intricate molds on walls and ceilings. The walls and ceilings can be carved with various designs, like leaves, abstract patterns, and geometric designs. You can also engrave Hebrew letters or phrases from scriptures to give your room a pious look. Such carvings can make the room itself look like a work of art. This means you can hold back on decor items because people will be mesmerized by the walls themselves. This is a great idea for commercial properties that rely on customers, like cafes, restaurants, and galleries. Depending on the theme of the place, you can decide your carvings. An organic restaurant can have floral or greenery patterns reminiscent of nature. This reflects the harmony between the food served and the fresh produce that is used. Companies can use the plaster to etch their logo into the wall. This also saves space and presents a fresh, never-before-seen display of the brand.
Venetian Plaster
It is a good idea to start small before you expand into other parts of the property. The plaster can create an antique wallpaper look. Choose colors that are warm and inviting. Bold and warm colors like yellow and orange are very in right now. If you don’t want to go with bright colors, brown paint is a good alternative. Pair the brown with mint green accents to make the green pop, as the brown provides depth to the ambiance. To create this look, you need to apply a solid color to the wall and then a thin coat of paint. Make long, sweeping strokes with a paintbrush after. This creates a subtle but inviting look.
Create an Extravagant Look with Ragging and Stencils
We left minimalism in 2023. In 2024, we are embracing maximalism with open arms, like mismatched lettering and mind-bending shapes. And there is no better way to do this than the technique of ragging and stenciling. To create this look, you have to mix paint with glaze and wipe it off rags. Or you can choose to apply glaze with the rag too. We highly recommend adding one solid pattern to the finished product. This adds a dimension of depth to the wall and aids in its extravagant look. This technique suits hotel lobbyists the most. In high-end hotels, having such a wall behind the reception is also a good idea.
Mixtures of Textures on Your Surfaces
Go in another direction and opt for a mixture of texture and patterns. This brings life to the inanimate walls. The walls themselves become statement pieces, drawing attention and brightening up the space effectively. You can mix textures with other textures, patterns, and materials. This creates a subtle but beautiful backdrop. To create the perfect backdrop, use neutral tones like white, beige, and gray. This wall is the perfect choice for outlets of luxury products. The mute tones complement rich textures, which enhance the look of luxury products by acting as a subtle backdrop.
How do you maintain Venetian plaster and limewash?
Plaster is low-maintenance and long-lasting. To cover a single scuff or flaw, you have a variety of lime plasters available that can quickly fix it. Most minor scuffs can be cleaned with a damp cloth and mild detergent, or with a gentle sanding with 1000-grit sandpaper or fine steel wool. It’s a lot less work than people believe, and it’s almost as adaptable as paint in terms of application and upkeep. However, Venetian plasters are usually textured or patterned. Thus, it requires a little more upkeep. Fixing defects without leaving a mark is more difficult; therefore, you may need to re-plaster the entire wall to completely conceal the blemish. It’s also vital to cover an entire wall, corner to corner, in one go while applying them. As a result, you lose some of your flexibility. Ensure that a wax seal has been applied. This makes the wall water-poor and repels grease and grime. Hence, cleaning it becomes much simpler. Use water or mild soap to clean.
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