» The floral motif around the door was done by local painter Nicola Marshall. Her motifs run from $200 to $600. Contact her at 622-4550. » The faux interior and exterior painting was done by Billy ...

In the world of decorative painting, perhaps no style exhibits greater variety and versatility than faux finishing. Faux—French for “false”—painting can be applied to nearly any surface, giving it the ...

The concept of glazing in reference to decorative and faux painting projects had been something I'd shied away from – on purpose. I know that patience is a virtue, but I like immediate gratification ...

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Want to transform your walls, ceilings, cabinets and furniture into real (well, almost real) works of art? Try faux painting, which adds a distinctive touch to any decor. Faux is French for false, and ...

If you want to transform your home or even just a room, a good place to start is with the walls. New design techniques in wall treatments can elevate the look of your home and can be a cost-effective ...

There are many different ways to stylishly update your kitchen without investing the time and money for a full renovation. When it comes to the kitchen, you can paint or stain the cabinets a new color ...

Faux finishes have come a long way from pickling and sponge painting the walls. Offerings now range from imitation leather to Venetian plaster, and techniques such as glazing, faux marble, damask and ...

Dear Patty: I would recommend trying it in a small room such as a bathroom first. If you watch an expert painter do it, it looks easy, but there is quite a learning curve, and a delicate touch is ...

LADY LAKE — When Karen Foley and Mary Arnold first met on a pickle ball court in The Villages a couple of years ago, they knew that they had something in common. They found that they not only enjoyed ...

There's nothing like wainscoting in a bathroom to promote the ambiance of a historic country style. The casual, homey feeling takes us back to a summer cottage or farmhouse where decorating is basic ...