Current design trends are turning range hoods into a kitchen focal point. This increase in a desire to showcase a homeowner’s style calls for a bigger need in designer and custom applied finishes, created specifically for the taste of the client. The degree of customization is not only determined by the homeowner’s taste, but…
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ArtPrize 9 Exhibition Large 2D Wall Panel Installation Artwork
The makings of “Perceive”: A Large Artwork Panel Installation at ArtPrize 9 Exhibition. When the owners at Craft-Revival Jewelers asked career artist Diane Hasso to create one of her seascapes on their tall, rather large showroom wall for ArtPrize 2017, Diane was up for the challenge. ArtPrize in an annual art competition that attracts visitors…
Custom Finishes aren’t just for walls!
We all know that custom faux finishes can be applied to walls and ceilings, but did you know that decorative finishes can be applied to almost any surface in your home? Adding custom design work to an unlikely place just may be the finishing touch that your room needs! We have been working hard to…
Why we said NO to wallpaper and YES to faux (and why you should do the same!)
Nothing can pull a room together like a decorative wall. When it comes to making a decision about what to do for your own walls, it can be a bit overwhelming. Many people choose to apply a textured or patterned wall, but how do you know what choice to make for your own wall? What…
Add a Wow Factor with Textured Walls
There are a number of products and techniques available for creating texture and accent walls are all the rage in the design world. Here, a multi-step process creates a one of a kind piece of art, that covers an entire wall.
Modernizing Historic Elegance with Silver Leaf
Nestled deep in a historic district of Grand Rapids, MI a beautiful 1930’s mansion fell victim to neglect. A new owner with an eye for contemporary design chose to completely rehabilitate this house to fit his contemporary taste. A key feature of this house is the large dome that steals the focus as you walk…
Adapting Faux Design to Any Interior
It takes an innovative mind to develop an array of material into a unique and customized finish. It takes even more creativity to adapt those finishes to a preexisting interior design concept. By pulling specific colors from current design choices and adding complimentary colors, you can create a finish that communicates with the existing design…