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Refinishing Wood

admin — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:46:48 +0000

Detail view of a wooden column with carvings which I refinished. The wooden columns were weathered and the paint was faded to a minimum, so the original hand painted look was completely gone before I was asked to refinish them.

See the whole view of the column

Hand Painted Faux Papyrus Scroll

admin — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 06:19:01 +0000

Hand painted scroll (it is not paper); the scroll is painted, the iron rod too. The trompe l’oeil mural is in a hallway;
the quote was chosen by my client. The entire hallway was first painted in a very light and subtle faux finish, an ideal background for the papyrus scroll.

Hand painted faux papyrus scroll with quote

Moroccan Door Restoration

admin — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 17:03:17 +0000

This door was kept outdoors on a wall in the backyard, and after all the years the paint chipped and the colors faded. I was asked to restore the door. It was done in several steps: First the sanding which was quite some job. Then using a primer, a base wash then the paint itself and as last step an out-door sealer. This can be done with any out-door furniture or door. Need an estimate? Send an email.

French Decorative Painting

admin — Mon, 23 May 2011 21:30:22 +0000

Faux Finished niche with decorative painting

What do you do with niches?
You can just paint them. You can faux finish them or use Venetian Plaster.

Or have them hand painted with some ornamental/decorative painting on a faux finished background.

: Two hand painted niches for a Bel Air residence

Free Estimate? Send an email here

How to make more out of a bathroom

admin — Fri, 14 May 2010 17:49:03 +0000

Bathroom Faux finishes

It was my peasure to help my client to complete the bathroom in her charming Pasadena home.

For the walls and ceiling we were chosing a faux finish of French Country style – a style which was dominating the whole home. It could be seen in the custom tiles, the cabinets and sinks.
I faux finished the doors and window frames in using first a dark brown as base coat, then a glaze mixed out of the actual wall color with some brown. At the end I distressed the wood and used some brown for the edges and lines.

See more pictures of this beautiful bathroom here

How to refinish the hallway railing

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 03:08:19 +0000

: Faux Finish for Hallway Railings

Is your home all white? In the 70s it was very trendy to paint everyting in the house white – the walls, the bathrooms, the railings, the windows – just everything.

I figured it is a lack of contrast, right? So where do you start in changing it? Sure you can paint the walls and the trims. But what about the railings and doors and windows?

I was hired to refinish the hallway railing in a “white house” and suggested an espresso brown for the railing.

First you would sand the wood and paint it with a primer. When it is dry you add the first color: a chocolate brown. Let it dry. Mix the glaze, it needs to be one tone darker. Add the glaze and let it dry. Mix another glaze and add some water to it, it should not be very thick. Use the glaze until all white spots are gone but the wooden structure would shine through. Finally seal it. Does this sound complicated? I hope not. You always have the chance to contact me, in case you have a “white house” and need some contrast. Happy painting.

Hallway Faux finish – Espresso brown railing

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:41:06 +0000

: faux finished hallway railing

This railing was white as almost everything in this home.

To add some contrast my client and I decided to faux finish the railing and give it a warm espresso brown. This was a great idea. The hallway looks completely different now! It is very stylish!
If you are thinking of remodelling your hallway but don’t want to buy a new railing, this is the alternative.

It is less expensive, not messy at all and can be done in a short time. No annoying construction delays and errors – it will be a smooth transition.

Call 818 470 2932 for a free estimate.

Dining table in Shabby Chic, French Country Style

admin — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:58:40 +0000

This table is a Must See indeed!

I restored this table made out of solid wood and decided to give it a very special look. I chose the legendary and beautiful French Fleur den Lyss symbol and hand painted it in the middle of the table.

The table has 2 extension leaves.

If you are interested in such a table or similiar, please contact me. This is a show piece and unavailable.

Furniture only local pick up in Glendale, CA. Shipping to other places on request only.
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Coffee table in elegany Shabby Chic-French Country Style

admin — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:55:01 +0000

Shabby Chic Coffee Table

Beautiful and elegant shabby chic coffee table with one drawer.

The drawer has an artistic knob from the store “Anthrophologie”.

Measures: 30 inches wide, 30 inches deep and 23 inches high.

This table is NOT available for sale. It is a show piece. If you have a piece of furniture to refinish let me know and I will refinish it,

Such a table or similar will add an elegant touch to any room; decorated with candles or a lamp it will be an eye-catcher for sure.

If you like such a coffee table, I can find and refinish it for you in the same style as this one.
Please contact me, send an email here with detailed information about the piece you like.

French Design Ceiling

admin — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:58:43 +0000

French Design on a Ceiling

This Design is so French as it can get. My client’s home was throughout decorated in French style and when the dining area was remodelled they installed a sort of cathedral ceiling.

Without the faux finished background and the design the four parts of the ceiling were not visible at all.

I choose gold and copper for the ornamental painting and a very subtle faux finish in the brownish tone of the adjacent walls. It looks awesome with the crystal chandelier in the middle.