We worked with them to create two similar looks that would deliver their vision for the dramatic space. They wanted a striking red and gold finish in the billiard room, the residence’s original dining room. In the parlor, we did a softer finish to complement the bold look of the billiard room. We used a lighter tint in the parlor’s plaster to achieve this. It truly shines in the robust natural light the room receives each day!
But, that’s not all! We gold leafed the ceilings and picture molds in both rooms. The play between the ceilings, the picture molds, the walls, and the rooms themselves is nothing short of stunning!
We achieved the finished look on the walls by “dragging” them. This allowed us to effectively combine the plaster and the embedded gold pigments. Additionally, it took considerable time and expertise to successfully apply that much gold leaf, especially on two ceilings!
Overall, this was a challenging but also wonderful project – a true labor of love! And, it was great to work with our clients who have become friends! Thanks to Paul Costello Photography for capturing the terrific finished project images you see here.
Sylvia T Designs is the premier native New Orleans decorative arts firm, honoring tradition and progress each and every day and on each and every job! Whether it is a commercial or residential project, big or small, with more than 25-years of experience, let us know how we can make your space a work of art!
See more of the project in the gallery below. Click on any image to enlarge…
Sylvia T Designs – French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings – Gold Leaf Ceiling.
Sylvia T Designs – French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings – Sylvia Thompson-Dias of Sylvia T Designs in the parlor.
Sylvia T Designs – French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings – Shot from the parlor into the billiard room.
Sylvia T Designs – French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings – The lighter tinted plaster finish that shimmers in the parlor.
Sylvia T Designs – French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings – A view of the walls as we got to work.
Sylvia T Designs – French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings – We get into our work (and covered in gold leaf)! Sylvia Thompson-Dias of Sylvia T Designs.
Sylvia T Designs – French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings – Sylvia T Designs team member Jess Pottker.
Sylvia T Designs – French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings – Working on prepping the walls. Sylvia Thompson-Dias of Sylvia T Designs.
Sylvia T Designs – French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings – The project is taking shape!
Sylvia T Designs – French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings – A look at the parlor as we get things rolling!
Sylvia T Designs – French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings – Gold leaf ceilings are beautiful! They take skill, patience, and an abundance of hard work.
Sylvia T Designs – French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings – Jess leans into the job always brushing with care!
Sylvia T Designs – French Quarter Creole Cottage – Dramatic Plaster Finishes and Gold Leaf Ceilings – Don’t look down at the bits of lost leaf! Look up to the glowing gold leaf ceilings!
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