We offer a large variety of decorative and functional plaster finishes expertly utilizing various lime, clay, and marble plasters. We capture the look your space needs from old world to contemporary, Venetian plasters, tadelakt, metallic plaster, microcement, and more!
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Plaster Finishes & Microcement
At Sylvia T. Designs, our team of experienced and highly skilled plaster artisans is here to help you achieve the plaster or microcement look and feel you desire for your space.
Sylvia T Designs is an expert artisan firm in both decorative and functional plasters as well as microcement. We are constantly vetting suppliers and products keeping at the cutting edge of what’s out there while constantly assuring quality and effectiveness. We only work with select producers, suppliers, and specific products that truly deliver.
We emphasize the use of lime plasters. This includes Venetian Plaster, Grassello, which can produce a striking mirror-like finish, and Marmorino, which can range from stone-like to soft sheen looks. We are also the region’s only true tadelakt plaster artisan. Another of our specialties is clay plaster (matte finishes), perfect for absorbing sound and reflecting light. These are all natural lime, clay, or marble-based plasters, which are non-toxic, hypoallergenic, breathable, mold resistant, and ecofriendly. They have no undesirable volatile organic compounds (VOCs).
Additionally, we are specialists in the use of lime washes and mineral paints. These are also no-VOC, hypoallergenic, breathable, mold resistant, and ecofriendly.
With our skilled use of lime plasters, washes, and mineral paint, we can achieve a wide-array of styles from rustic to Old World to contemporary. We can create looks that are textured, show warmth, demonstrate depth, boast luminosity, and have an organic feel with movement that ranges from subtle to bold. These plaster finishes are all highly durable and eminently repairable.
Sylvia T Designs is the region’s authority in the use of metallic plasters. If it is a more contemporary or modern aesthetic you seek, we make that happen. These elegant finishes shimmer and show a luster that is incomparable.
Please see more of our work in the gallery below. Here are some of our latest plaster finish-related posts on Instagram…
Check out this terrific project – a new retail space in the French Quarter of New Orleans. We delivered a modern, urban Beton Stucco plaster finish to the feature wall, lettered logo, and display tables. See our previous post for more! #plaster #plasterfinish #artisan #womeninbusiness #interiordesign #nola #GulfSouth
Here`s the last element we delivered in this new construction residence on the West Bank of New Orleans (please see our recent posts for more.) This is the dining room, and the owner and designer wanted a bold look in the space that would still fit easily with the paint colors, light, and decor in the room. We mixed up a custom colored, lime based Grassello Venetian plaster for the task. The decorative plaster finish is highly reflective, shows abundant movement, and adds depth, dimension, and striking contrast to the space.
Sylvia T Designs is your Gulf South plaster expert! Two key points from this project – it takes great skill, timing, and effort to achieve this look, especially on a ceiling with trays such as these. Considerable hand burnishing is required to achieve this level of sheen! Second, our ability to create and/or match custom colors is unmatched in the region! Come up with your vision and we can select the right materials, techniques, and applications to make it a reality! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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More from our new construction residential project on the West Bank of New Orleans where we delivered numerous elements (see our earlier post on the great room’s stunning feature wall.) We created this beautiful look in the powder room. First, we did a soft metallic plaster finish on the walls and ceiling, setting the stage. We gold-leafed the ceiling medallion that serves as a nice focal point in room. Then we designed and handpainted the custom leaf stencil that crosses the ceiling and “falls” down the walls. Collectively, it results in beautiful undulations of light and color! The look certainly plays perfectly with the medallion, lighting, and mirror!
As the premier full-service decorative arts firm serving the Gulf South and points beyond, we are uniquely suited to deliver spaces like this. Taking the approach where we combine various disciplines, materials, and techniques, we can deliver something that is not only beautiful but also durable. It is a great alternative to wallpaper which can fail in humid environments. By using plaster, paint, and meticulous artistry, we are able to realize your vision in ways that no one else in this part of the world is able to do! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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Here’s a look at a project we completed a while back in a new construction residence located in the West Bank area of New Orleans. First up is the great room. We delivered this spectacular feature wall. It’s two stories high. We did a 2-color lime based Venetian plaster applied in a slab marble pattern finish. With each of the two sides perfectly mirroring each other. We handpainted the traditional Arabic greeting in metallic gold – it is beautifully ornate! Lastly, we applied a metallic plaster finish in the tray ceilings creating a bold accent to the space and feature wall!
Sylvia T Designs is the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulf South’s top full-service decorative arts firm. Our unmatched expertise and use of only artisan-level materials set us apart! Whether your project is large or small, residential or commercial, historic or new construction, let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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Our Uptown New Orleans project where we are delivering elements throughout the house in this residential renovation. Here is the primary bathroom where we refinished the cabinetry and delivered stunning plaster finishes on the walls and ceiling. The cloud pattern is a showstopper in the space! See our previous post for more info!
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Here’s a look at some of the work we are delivering throughout this Uptown New Orleans residential renovation project. This stunning primary bathroom is something else! We did the plaster on the ceiling and walls as well as the cabinetry refinishing.
First, we worked with the homeowner to select a soft white color for the space. This was used on the cabinets. From there, our staff colorist custom color matched the chosen white for the wall and the ceiling plaster. We also selected a lovely blue tone for the ceiling. We achieved the lush cloud effect on the ceiling by blending proper tinting and use of lime wash along with expert, delicate application. It’s spectacular!
The overall effect creates a relaxing, airy feel to the bathroom. The plaster and cabinets perfectly complement the other elements in the room mixing both traditional and modern looks. Certainly, the ceiling transforms the space into something truly unique and special!
Sylvia T Designs is the New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulf South’s expert artisan plaster firm. We are the area’s premier decorative and functional plaster applicators. We are a full-service decorative arts firm that also specializes in microcement, murals, stencils, gilding, cabinetry and furniture finishing, and much more! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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Here`s a last look (for now, anyway!) at this spectacular project we delivered in a luxury residence of the Four Seasons New Orleans. Here, you can see the finished looks of the beautiful ceiling plaster in the foyer, hallway, open space living area, and bedrooms. You can also see the stunning blue plaster on the foyer and hallway walls, which will eventually play host to the owners’ art collection.
You can see much more about this project by seeing our previous posts and, for more comprehensive information on these special plaster finishes, click the link in our bio!
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Here’s more from our spectacular plaster project at the Four Seasons New Orleans in one of the luxury residences! Check us out at work on this recent stunning job! To see more about what we did, click the link in our bio and see our previous posts. More coming soon!
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Sometimes just a nice accent or two is enough to be a kitchen showstopper! Even if you are on a budget, a bit of plaster in the right place can make all the difference! Here, in this Baton Rouge residential renovation, we delivered a beautiful Marmorino lime plaster finish to the stove hood. It’s a standout element in the room bringing lovely depth, dimension, and movement. The homeowners and designer were seeking a look to complement the stone backsplash and cabinetry. We custom mixed the color and brought our skilled artistry to the application to achieve the desired look!
Sylvia T Designs is the Baton Rouge, New Orleans, and Gulf Coast’s premier decorative arts firm. Experts in decorative plaster and much more, we can create something for you that fits your inspiration and budget! Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
Interior Design – @tylarkinsinteriors
General Contractor – @elementconstruction
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Here`s the last round of the work we did in this special historic French Quarter Creole Cottage – the parlors! See our previous posts for more of what we did throughout the residence as part of its total renovation. The owners and designer were inspired by painter Agnes Martin’s work. On the walls, pulling from Martin’s style, we emphasized lines, grids, and subtle fields of color.
We created a soft pink custom color for the lime-based Marmorino plaster that we applied to the walls and ceilings in both parlors, creating a cohesive look between the two rooms. We then added the horizontal grid lines and applied darker shades of lime washes. We finished up by painting golden lines on the border of the horizontal stripes. Lastly, we glazed the original ceiling medallions giving them floral and vegetative hints complementing the stunning spaces!
To achieve a look like this takes great skill, special products, and an attention to detail and process that is second-to-none. Sylvia T Designs is the region’s premier decorative arts firm. We’re known for our expertise, dedication to our trade, and how we honor tradition and progress on every job we do. Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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Here are a few shots from the primary and guest bedrooms we did as part of French Quarter Creole Cottage project (see our previous posts for more.) We were honored to work in this special historic space where we delivered finishes and more in every interior space! In the bedrooms, the owner and designer wanted a cool, soothing look to the plaster but also to have it be a bit joyful at the same time. As we did in much of the rest of the residence, we did a custom color mix that shows a soft, earthy, and mellow pink tone that takes advantage of the nice natural light that shines in during the day. We applied a lime-based Marmorino plaster to the walls and ceilings in both rooms, making a cohesive connection between the two living spaces.
Sylvia T Designs is the premier New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and Gulf Coast decorative artisan and plaster firm. Our full-time, highly skilled team uses artisan level products that you just can’t find in a big box store or at your local paint shop. Trusted in everything from historic spaces to new construction, let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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Here’s more from our recent total French Quarter Creole Cottage renovation (see our previous posts for more) and this was one of the most fun and cool things we did in this historic residence – the powder room! There were a handful of original antique tiles left on the floor and the owners, the designer, and us all loved them! We worked with the designer to hatch a plan for a unique way to integrate them into the space. We wanted a “beautiful decay” vibe. So, we took the remaining tiles (including deliberately breaking some of them to achieve the look!) and laid them out in partial areas on the walls. Since there were so few in number, we also handpainted additional ones matching the original pattern!
To add more beauty to the room, we also painted flowers, plants, and insects. Of course, we gave the walls some special treatment, too! We glazed them to further enhance the aged antique look. We custom color-mixed a lovely soft blue Marmorino plaster that we applied to the ceiling to top everything off.
Sylvia T Designs is the premier New Orleans and North Gulf Coast decorative arts firm, honoring tradition and progress for more than 25 years. Let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
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In the world of functional finishes, which are also beautiful in their own right, we bring two special things to the table – tadelakt and microcement. Both of these approaches and materials are on the rise in popularity and we are the Gulf Coast’s only expert applicators with either.
Tadelakt is a traditional Moroccan technique, used in baths, sinks, and fountains. It is both a functional and beautiful plaster ideal for wet and dry applications. Today it is used in such spaces as walk-in showers, bathrooms, walls, ceilings, backsplashes, pool houses, and more. It is a lime plaster (bringing all its benefits) composed of many layers that vary across the wet or dry application. Skill and timing, especially with the wet application, are critical. When applied properly, a chemical reaction occurs with the use of black soap (made from olive and coconut oils) on the plaster creating a waterproof membrane.
We are able to utilize both wet (i.e. a walk-in shower) and dry applications (i.e. on bathroom walls and ceilings) seamlessly. Our ability to color match across the applications using pigments is another key part of our skill and expertise with tadelakt. The result is a stunning space that has a beautiful, silky feel. It is breathable, water repellant, mold and mildew resistant, and is also hypoallergenic, 100% natural and authentic, ecofriendly, and highly durable.
Microcement is a popular application in Europe and elsewhere and it is now well-sought after in the United States. It is an artisan application utilizing a cement-based coating. It is ideal in a wide-range of uses and spaces. It is incredibly resilient and durable. It is waterproof and is also stain resistant. It’s strength and performance comes from the material composition, all while being merely 2mm thick! It is fantastic on floors, walls, counters, stairs, bathrooms (including wet areas), and more.
It is perfect for use in high-traffic areas and in both commercial and residential spaces. Think restaurant floors, bar tops, kitchen counters, pool areas, outdoor showers, open-air areas, and so much more!
If ever necessary, all of these finishes can be patched and repaired, as well.
Beyond decorative and functional plasters and microcement, we are specialists in color consultation, plaster repair and restoration, and matching existing plaster colors and textures.
Please have a look of some of our finishes and work in the gallery below…
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
St. Vincent Hotel New Orleans Hallway Lobby
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
St. Vincent Hotel New Orleans Hallway Lobby
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Kitchen Baton Rouge, LA with Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Kitchen Baton Rouge, LA with Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Kitchen Baton Rouge, LA with Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lower Garden District Kitchen New Orleans with Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lower Garden District Kitchen New Orleans with Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lower Garden District Kitchen New Orleans with Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lime based Venetian Plaster Gloss Finish
Residential Feature Wall with Brass Inserts
Lime based Venetian Plaster Gloss on Wall
Residential Kitchen Wall Lime based Venetian Plaster Gloss and Hood Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lime based Venetian Plaster Gloss Finish
Residential Dining Room Wall
Hood Clay Plaster and Wall Tadelakt Plaster
Residential Kitchen Wall in Clay Plaster and Stove Hood in Tadelakt Plaster
Hood Clay Plaster and Wall Tadelakt Plaster
Residential Kitchen Wall in Clay Plaster and Stove Hood in Tadelakt Plaster
Lime Plaster Venetian Marmorino
Flour Moon Bagel Cafe New Orleans Bar
Lime Plaster Venetian Marmorino
Flour Moon Bagel Cafe New Orleans Bar
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Residential Scallop Fireplace Surround
Primary Bathroom Tadelakt Plaster
Tadelakt Plaster for Wet Applications
Primary Bathroom Tadelakt Plaster
Tadelakt Plaster for Wet Applications
Primary Bathroom Tadelakt Plaster
Tadelakt Plaster for Wet Applications
Cabana Bathroom Tadelakt Plaster
Tadelakt Plaster for Wet Applications
Cabana Bathroom Tadelakt Plaster
Tadelakt Plaster for Wet Applications
Primary Bathroom Tadelakt Plaster
Tadelakt Plaster for Wet Applications Custom Stenciled Floor
Primary Bathroom Tadelakt Plaster
Tadelakt Plaster for Wet Applications
Primary Bathroom Tadelakt Plaster
Tadelakt Plaster for Wet Applications
Primary Bathroom Tadelakt Plaster
Tadelakt Plaster for Wet Applications
Primary Bathroom Tadelakt Plaster
Tadelakt Plaster for Wet Applications
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Primary Bedroom Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster with layers of lime washes
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Primary Bedroom Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster with layers of lime washes
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Primary Bedroom Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster with layers of lime washes
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Primary Bedroom Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster with layers of lime washes
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Primary Bedroom Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster with layers of lime washes
Limewash and Mineral Paint
Primary Bedroom Limewash Walls and Mineral Paint Beaded Wood Background
Metallic Plaster
Powder Room Metallic Plaster and Custom Leaf Stencil
Metallic Plaster
Powder Room Metallic Plaster and Custom Leaf Stencil
Metallic Plaster
Metallic Plaster Application on the Kitchen Hood
Metallic Plaster
French Quarter Parlor Walls with a layered Metallic Plaster
Metallic Plaster Finish
An Embellished Venetian Plaster
Metallic Plaster
Condominium Primary Bedroom with Layered Metallic Plaster
Lime based Venetian Plaster Gloss
Belle Epoque Absinthe Lounge with Lime based Venetian Plaster Walls
Lime based Venetian Plaster Gloss
Belle Epoque Absinthe Lounge with Lime based Venetian Plaster Gloss
Lime Wash
French Quarter Dependency Layers of Limewashes
Lime Based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
French Quarter Creole Cottage with Lime Based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lime Based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
French Quarter Creole Cottage with Lime Based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
French Quarter Creole Cottage with Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
French Quarter Creole Cottage with Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
Lime based Venetian Plaster
French Quarter Creole Cottage with Lime based Venetian Plaster
Sylvia T Designs – Old World plaster finish in an historic French Quarter residence kitchen.
Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster
French Quarter Creole Cottage with Lime based Venetian Marmorino Plaster