We've finally caught up with the Mesopotamians, who are credited with giving up on plain walls and inventing faux finishes - about 5,000 years ago. To modern faux finishers, amateurs and professionals ...

One of the easiest and most impactful ways to update a wall is to paint it with a faux painting technique. And you can take ...

Expensive woods like teak or mahogany, marble, stone and other materials used to make expensive furniture are often imitated by a painted surface. Faux finishes have been used since the days of ...

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 ...

When it comes to client-craftsman relationships, faux-finish artist Nick Burrell considers himself lucky in his work with Kenner resident Regina Mire. This is the kind of gig artisans dream about: a ...

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 ...

Like most talented painters, Antonella D'Aloia never thought she would ever make a living painting. "I studied art and art history in college," said D'Aloia, a Milford resident. "I assumed when I ...

The most dangerous trend for your living room right now is not a bold color or a quirky lamp, it is clinging to a specific ...

Transform your living space with this stunning DIY entertainment center wall complete with an electric fireplace, wall-mounted TV, and a sleek faux concrete finish. It’s a budget-friendly way to bring ...