Sylvia T Designs is the premier New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Gulf South’s decorative arts firm. We have been honoring tradition and progress and delivering our clients’ vision for over 25 years! The region’s leading full-service decorative arts firm. Decorative and Functional Plaster Finishes, Plaster Repair, Microcement, Murals, Stencils, Gilding, Cabinetry and Furniture Refinishing, Faux Finishes, Custom Signage, and more.

Sylvia T Designs is the premier New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Gulf South’s decorative arts firm. We have been honoring tradition and progress and delivering our clients’ vision for over 25 years!

We’re a New Orleans-based firm with unparalleled experience in commercial, residential, and historical projects, both small and large-scale around the Gulf Coast region. We use only artisan-level products with an emphasis on eco-friendly options. Our highly trained and skilled team of applicators is the best in the business!

Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans – Powered by Sylvia T Designs. The Gulf South’s premiere decorative and functional plaster and microcement artisan firm. Specializing in various plasters including Venetian plaster, Grassello, Marmorino, Tadelakt, American Clay, Microcement, and much more!

 

 

 

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Kitchen Renovation

We engaged Sylvia during the renovation of our kitchen. The work entailed changes to the wall colors, floor finish, counter tops, and repainting of the cabinets and island. Sylvia was instrumental in identifying the mix of colors and paint style that would complement the other aspects of our home. The overall creativity and knowledge of color matching and paint finishing were key factors in the overall success of the project. She always conducted herself very professionally and completed all work in a timely manner. Sylvia was very easy to work with both in the design and the implementation of the work. In addition, Sylvia developed a plan for repainting the wrought iron stair rail in our house. She worked to provide a truly unique product which aligns with and highlights the lighting and furniture in the foyer. Everyone who comes into our home is impressed with Sylvia’s work. We will use Sylvia again for future projects.

Lisa - Covington, Louisiana

Sylvia T Designs, Decorative Artist, Cabinet Refinishing, Plaster Finishes, Faux Finishes, Murals, Historic Restoration, Historic Renovation, New Orleans
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2018-09-01T18:27:47+00:00

Lisa - Covington, Louisiana

We engaged Sylvia during the renovation of our kitchen. The work entailed changes to the wall colors, floor finish, counter tops, and repainting of the cabinets and island. Sylvia was instrumental in identifying the mix of colors and paint style that would complement the other aspects of our home. The overall creativity and knowledge of color matching and paint finishing were key factors in the overall success of the project. She always conducted herself very professionally and completed all work in a timely manner. Sylvia was very easy to work with both in the design and the implementation of the work. In addition, Sylvia developed a plan for repainting the wrought iron stair rail in our house. She worked to provide a truly unique product which aligns with and highlights the lighting and furniture in the foyer. Everyone who comes into our home is impressed with Sylvia’s work. We will use Sylvia again for future projects.

Historic Restaurant Renovation in the French Quarter

All of our projects start with the building. We find old buildings with great bones that deserve to be preserved and reintroduced to everyone so that they may experience the history and sense of place in New Orleans. Sylvia is literally the person single most responsible for bringing them back to life with her restoration and decorative arts work. Once we have an amazing old building that we think people should experience, we create an idea for what type of restaurant would be authentic to the space. We then work with Sylvia to bring those ideas and the place to life.

Robért LeBlanc, proprietor of LeBlanc+Smith Restaurant Group - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sylvia T Designs, Decorative Artist, Cabinet Refinishing, Plaster Finishes, Faux Finishes, Murals, Historic Restoration, Historic Renovation, New Orleans
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2018-09-01T19:06:35+00:00

Robért LeBlanc, proprietor of LeBlanc+Smith Restaurant Group - New Orleans, Louisiana

All of our projects start with the building. We find old buildings with great bones that deserve to be preserved and reintroduced to everyone so that they may experience the history and sense of place in New Orleans. Sylvia is literally the person single most responsible for bringing them back to life with her restoration and decorative arts work. Once we have an amazing old building that we think people should experience, we create an idea for what type of restaurant would be authentic to the space. We then work with Sylvia to bring those ideas and the place to life.

Kitchen Cabinet and Bar Refinishing

We recently did a small renovation which included our 22-year old kitchen cabinets and bar being refinished by Sylvia. They are our favorite part of the project. The finish is much prettier than I have seen on new factory cabinets coupled with a significant cost savings. Her work is really amazing.

Rain Dance Irrigation & Landscape, Inc. - Mandeville, Louisiana

Sylvia T Designs, Decorative Artist, Cabinet Refinishing, Plaster Finishes, Faux Finishes, Murals, Historic Restoration, Historic Renovation, New Orleans
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2018-09-01T18:53:34+00:00

Rain Dance Irrigation & Landscape, Inc. - Mandeville, Louisiana

We recently did a small renovation which included our 22-year old kitchen cabinets and bar being refinished by Sylvia. They are our favorite part of the project. The finish is much prettier than I have seen on new factory cabinets coupled with a significant cost savings. Her work is really amazing.

Fireplace Refinish

Sylvia was very attentive to my style and wishes. She made a sample piece so I could see how it would look before she started. She was prompt and professional. Her price was reasonable.

Arnold - Covington, Louisiana

Sylvia T Designs, Decorative Artist, Cabinet Refinishing, Plaster Finishes, Faux Finishes, Murals, Historic Restoration, Historic Renovation, New Orleans
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2018-09-01T19:00:30+00:00

Arnold - Covington, Louisiana

Sylvia was very attentive to my style and wishes. She made a sample piece so I could see how it would look before she started. She was prompt and professional. Her price was reasonable.

Drum Table Refinish

Thank you for doing such a beautiful job on our drum table. What a transformation! The piece looks great in our updated living room. We are grateful for your wonderful work!

Lisa - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sylvia T Designs, Decorative Artist, Cabinet Refinishing, Plaster Finishes, Faux Finishes, Murals, Historic Restoration, Historic Renovation, New Orleans
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2018-10-08T20:53:51+00:00

Lisa - New Orleans, Louisiana

Thank you for doing such a beautiful job on our drum table. What a transformation! The piece looks great in our updated living room. We are grateful for your wonderful work!

Cabinet Refinishing

Sylvia was great to work with. She provided me with several samples of stains for my cabinets and beams. She was flexible in her schedule and met all deadlines. Her work is very beautiful and I love all she did. I will hire her again for additional work I am considering.

Michelle - Covington, Louisiana

Sylvia T Designs, Decorative Artist, Cabinet Refinishing, Plaster Finishes, Faux Finishes, Murals, Historic Restoration, Historic Renovation, New Orleans
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2018-09-01T18:50:34+00:00

Michelle - Covington, Louisiana

Sylvia was great to work with. She provided me with several samples of stains for my cabinets and beams. She was flexible in her schedule and met all deadlines. Her work is very beautiful and I love all she did. I will hire her again for additional work I am considering.

Working with Sylvia T Designs

Sylvia and I have collaborated on numerous projects which include decorative finishes on walls, ceilings, millwork and cabinetry, as well as, murals, artwork and glass door panels. Working with Sylvia gives me a chance to create designs that are brought to life through her many artistic talents. She lends her expertise to each project and ensures the client's satisfaction. You will not be disappointed working with Sylvia T Designs.

Etalon Studio - Covington, Louisiana

Sylvia T Designs, Decorative Artist, Cabinet Refinishing, Plaster Finishes, Faux Finishes, Murals, Historic Restoration, Historic Renovation, New Orleans
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2018-09-01T18:30:21+00:00

Etalon Studio - Covington, Louisiana

Sylvia and I have collaborated on numerous projects which include decorative finishes on walls, ceilings, millwork and cabinetry, as well as, murals, artwork and glass door panels. Working with Sylvia gives me a chance to create designs that are brought to life through her many artistic talents. She lends her expertise to each project and ensures the client's satisfaction. You will not be disappointed working with Sylvia T Designs.

Longway Tavern – Historic French Quarter Restaurant

Each of our projects consist of two components. The first is the preservation of the history, culture and tradition of New Orleans and the sense of place implied by these old buildings. The second is populating these buildings with a team that embodies exactly what we think the 21st century New Orleans experience should be. Sylvia allows us to do both at the same time.

Robért LeBlanc, proprietor of LeBlanc+Smith Restaurant Group - New Orleans, Louisiana

Sylvia T Designs, Decorative Artist, Cabinet Refinishing, Plaster Finishes, Faux Finishes, Murals, Historic Restoration, Historic Renovation, New Orleans
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2018-09-01T19:09:22+00:00

Robért LeBlanc, proprietor of LeBlanc+Smith Restaurant Group - New Orleans, Louisiana

Each of our projects consist of two components. The first is the preservation of the history, culture and tradition of New Orleans and the sense of place implied by these old buildings. The second is populating these buildings with a team that embodies exactly what we think the 21st century New Orleans experience should be. Sylvia allows us to do both at the same time.

Historic French Quarter Creole Cottage

The results that Sylvia and her crew created for my cottage in the French Quarter exceeded my expectations. From the consult, to the color selection and previews of samples she created, to the professional way the work itself was conducted, but mostly to the final outcome. Not only do I admire the walls every day, but the number of compliments I hear also proves that the job is fantastic. The cost was more than for some other finishes, but it seemed very reasonable for the work involved and certainly for the result, which is so beautiful!

Corky Willhite - French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana

Sylvia T Designs, Decorative Artist, Cabinet Refinishing, Plaster Finishes, Faux Finishes, Murals, Historic Restoration, Historic Renovation, New Orleans
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2018-09-11T14:39:18+00:00

Corky Willhite - French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana

The results that Sylvia and her crew created for my cottage in the French Quarter exceeded my expectations. From the consult, to the color selection and previews of samples she created, to the professional way the work itself was conducted, but mostly to the final outcome. Not only do I admire the walls every day, but the number of compliments I hear also proves that the job is fantastic. The cost was more than for some other finishes, but it seemed very reasonable for the work involved and certainly for the result, which is so beautiful!
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Sylvia T Designs, Decorative Artist, Cabinet Refinishing, Plaster Finishes, Faux Finishes, Murals, Historic Restoration, Historic Renovation, New Orleans

 

“Sylvia T. Designs has been honoring tradition and progress for over 25 years in the New Orleans and Gulf Coast areas. We’re dedicated to respecting and perpetuating the craftsmanship and artistry that built the city. We celebrate NOLA’s history and culture through our work on every single project, every single day!”

~ Sylvia Thompson-Dias, Owner & Artist, Sylvia T. Designs

@SylviaTDesigns | #YourSpaceasaWorkofArt | #HonoringTraditionandProgress

Phone: (504) 435-8081 | Email: Contact “at” SylviaTDesigns.com

Microcement is Here!

Microcement is Here!

We have been teasing this for a little while now. But we here at Sylvia T Designs and Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans are proud to announce our exclusive partnership with Topcret™, the world’s leading producer of microcement! We are their exclusive applicator in the...

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Make an Impression with a Feature Wall!

Make an Impression with a Feature Wall!

Pictured above – Custom Stencils in the foyer of Belle Époque, a sultry absinthe lounge in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Guests are greeted by two stencil designs on the walls as they exit Bourbon Street (a world away.) The designs we created were inspired by...

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French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings

French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings

Pictured above – Shot of the billiard room with a view of the parlor. Featuring a “dragged” plaster finish that combines the plaster and embedded gold tints. You can also see part of the gold leaf ceiling. We’re excited to share this terrific project we did in an...

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Sylvia T Designs and Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans are your New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Gulf South’s microcement experts. We are the exclusive applicator and distributor of Topcret, the world’s leading manufacturer of microcement, in this part of the world! Here’s a “behind the scenes” look that includes our team training in Barcelona (Topcret’s global headquarters) and in Fort Lauderdale along with some in-process jobs. It’s an ideal material for numerous applications – wet and dry – including floors, walls, ceilings, counter and bar tops, back bars, covered patios, indoor and outdoor kitchens, pool houses, showers, tubs, and much more! Visit SylviaTDesigns.com for more! #NOLA #BatonRouge #GulfSouth #microcement #artisan #craftswoman #HonoringTraditionandProgress

Sylvia T Designs and Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans are your New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Gulf South’s microcement experts. We are the exclusive applicator and distributor of Topcret, the world’s leading manufacturer of microcement, in this part of the world! Here’s a “behind the scenes” look that includes our team training in Barcelona (Topcret’s global headquarters) and in Fort Lauderdale along with some in-process jobs. It’s an ideal material for numerous applications – wet and dry – including floors, walls, ceilings, counter and bar tops, back bars, covered patios, indoor and outdoor kitchens, pool houses, showers, tubs, and much more! Visit SylviaTDesigns.com for more! #NOLA #BatonRouge #GulfSouth #microcement #artisan #craftswoman #HonoringTraditionandProgress ...

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Sylvia T Designs and Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans (more on the latter soon!) are proud to formally announce our exclusive relationship with Topcret – the world’s leading producer of microcement! It’s beautiful, artisan applied, durable, perfect for wet and dry applications, and it’s gaining popularity in the US. Click the link in our bio to learn more about Topcret and this tremendous material. Let us know how we can make your space a microcement work of art! #NOLA #BatonRouge #GulfSouth #microcement #artisan #craftswoman #HonoringTraditionandProgress

Sylvia T Designs and Gulf Coast Plaster Artisans (more on the latter soon!) are proud to formally announce our exclusive relationship with Topcret – the world’s leading producer of microcement! It’s beautiful, artisan applied, durable, perfect for wet and dry applications, and it’s gaining popularity in the US. Click the link in our bio to learn more about Topcret and this tremendous material. Let us know how we can make your space a microcement work of art! #NOLA #BatonRouge #GulfSouth #microcement #artisan #craftswoman #HonoringTraditionandProgress ...

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A big congrats to our Anna (pictured middle, standing) who was just promoted to Artisan Apprentice after acquitting themselves wonderfully as an Artisan Assistant. Anna has continued to shine as part of our team/fam and has brought so much talent, skill, ideas, and positivity to our company. We are so proud of Anna and look forward to more great things in this next phase!⁠
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Thanks to our friends at Really Really Nice Wines for hosting us for the celebration! Check ‘em out on Magazine St Uptown for some, well, really, really nice wines – it’s true! @reallyreallynicewines⁠
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Sylvia T Designs is the premier New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulf South decorative arts firm. We always “honor tradition and progress” in everything that we do. A core component of this is our dedication to building careers for females in the decorative arts with our “Artisan Program.” It is a nod to the time-honored tradition of the trades in which and with which we work. Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!⁠

A big congrats to our Anna (pictured middle, standing) who was just promoted to Artisan Apprentice after acquitting themselves wonderfully as an Artisan Assistant. Anna has continued to shine as part of our team/fam and has brought so much talent, skill, ideas, and positivity to our company. We are so proud of Anna and look forward to more great things in this next phase!⁠

Thanks to our friends at Really Really Nice Wines for hosting us for the celebration! Check ‘em out on Magazine St Uptown for some, well, really, really nice wines – it’s true! @reallyreallynicewines⁠

Sylvia T Designs is the premier New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulf South decorative arts firm. We always “honor tradition and progress” in everything that we do. A core component of this is our dedication to building careers for females in the decorative arts with our “Artisan Program.” It is a nod to the time-honored tradition of the trades in which and with which we work. Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!⁠
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Here is a beautiful kitchen renovation where we delivered a custom-colored marmorino plaster finish to the walls, ceiling, and alcove. The rustic yet elegant feel of the plaster ties the room together beautifully! Sylvia T Designs is the region’s leading decorative plaster artisan and full-service decorative arts firm. See our previous post for more info on this project. Let us know how we can make your space a work of art! #plaster #limeplaster #artisan #craftswoman #interiordesign #kitchendesign #marmorino

Here is a beautiful kitchen renovation where we delivered a custom-colored marmorino plaster finish to the walls, ceiling, and alcove. The rustic yet elegant feel of the plaster ties the room together beautifully! Sylvia T Designs is the region’s leading decorative plaster artisan and full-service decorative arts firm. See our previous post for more info on this project. Let us know how we can make your space a work of art! #plaster #limeplaster #artisan #craftswoman #interiordesign #kitchendesign #marmorino ...

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Here is a shot from an amazing project with which we were heavily involved and proud to be a part! It was a major historic residential renovation in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans. This is a look at the parlor where we did each of the walls in the room. It’s a lime based Marmorino plaster finish. We successfully created the blue and slate toned custom color selected for the plaster. We also did the same with a lime wash where we applied multiple layers of it to the plaster. The expert lime wash application gave the walls great depth and movement along with a “hint of leather feel.” The look perfectly complements the original brick as well as the room’s lovely furniture selections and artwork.⁠
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Sylvia T Designs is the premier decorative arts and plaster firm in the New Orleans – Baton Rouge – Gulf South region. Our dedication to our craft and artistry is unparalleled. If your job calls for plaster, drop us a line and let us know how we can make your space a work of art!

Here is a shot from an amazing project with which we were heavily involved and proud to be a part! It was a major historic residential renovation in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans. This is a look at the parlor where we did each of the walls in the room. It’s a lime based Marmorino plaster finish. We successfully created the blue and slate toned custom color selected for the plaster. We also did the same with a lime wash where we applied multiple layers of it to the plaster. The expert lime wash application gave the walls great depth and movement along with a “hint of leather feel.” The look perfectly complements the original brick as well as the room’s lovely furniture selections and artwork.⁠

Sylvia T Designs is the premier decorative arts and plaster firm in the New Orleans – Baton Rouge – Gulf South region. Our dedication to our craft and artistry is unparalleled. If your job calls for plaster, drop us a line and let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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