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Kathy Boyd, has that "Florida warmth" going on here!
Sunny colors on the walls and a golden Raised
Plaster Palm Tree super brightens this room!
Detailing from the trunk and leaves
add actual "architectural" interest to the decor.
In earlier times, moldings, trims
and interesting architectural detail was just a part of building a home. But
for many reasons, (including economical ones), the late 60's and early 70's
brought a new "norm" to the home building industry. That was as little
"detail" as possible to make homes more affordable to more people.
Any plain room that lacks moldings,
trim or other architectural interest benefits immensely from plaster
stenciling and cast plaster since it actually "raises" the design off the
walls, creating shadow and depth you can't get with any other decorating
finish. Even embossed wallpaper doesn't hold the same "shadow" effect as
true plaster.
Kathy took advantage of that fact
and put her tree on a wall that has no moldings or detailing from wood
trims.
Bet she gets tons of comments on
it! Great job Kathy!
Designer's tip: If your
home lacks architectural interest, you can not only apply real raised
plaster moldings to your walls, but cast plaster in the form of borders,
moldings and more! Click the Ornamental Raised Plaster link to the left to
learn more!
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