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Murals in the City
Many large murals adorn the French urban streetscapes. Some serve a sole decorative purpose: to transform unsightly blank walls or hide temporary renovation work. Others are political or whimsical....
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Vive les friezes!
A frieze is a linear repeated decorative pattern, with a geometrical or natural design. Russian style frieze Bathroom frieze with Russian flair Oversize baroque frieze Friezes serve several...
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Giving your dining room table a much-needed make over
Removing the old surfacefinish There is nothing more rewarding than revamping a piece of furniture covered by a drab, outdated, and damaged painted décor, especially when you can already envision its...
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Stool painted in faux wood topped by a faux cushion
Stool painted in faux bois, ornate with a faux painted cushion One of my clients had a black stool called in French an X shaped stool (by reason of its crossed legs) bringing sturdiness and style to...
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French Louis-Philippe upright desk/secretary
These upright secretaries produced through the 18th to the 20th century very commonly found in houses. They were typically displaying beautiful mahogany or walnut crotch or flamed veneer patterns,...
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Painting faux windows to brighten up your basement family room
Are there rooms in your house that feel a bit claustrophobic? You can open up the space almost immediately with a decor of “faux” (“fake” in French) or “trompe l’oeil” (deceiving the eye) windows...
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