Faux finishes can make the old look new and the new look like an antique. They add depth, color, interest, texture and drama. They can change a space as small as a portrait and as large as a ballroom ...

Rustic ceiling beams in a modern style home - Sheila Say/Shutterstock There are those lucky few who happen to have a home constructed in a more traditional, craftsman style with old wood ceiling beams ...

Tile has a rich and varied history in decor, from Roman floor mosaics to majolica to Delft ceramics to Mexican terracotta. These styles and more continue to inspire artistry. Many of the newest ...

Hayley explains the main DIY she did in her 360-square-foot one-bedroom apartment is the faux plaster limewash on the ceiling, which she says was "an ambitious task." Credit: Erin Derby Credit: Erin ...

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 ...

For many, the term faux finish may evoke the go-go 1980s and that friend who sponge-painted her dining room so it looked, well, like it was painted with a sponge. The decorative art of faux finishing ...