Using aged finishes in the home 2009

I wrote this article recently and hope you will enjoy the information on using aged finishes to add warm character and a sense of heritage to your home.
Faux finish illusions for walls and ceilings achieved with layers of paint and glaze are just one of the beautiful ways to create a sense of timelessness and age in your home. Subtle techniques on walls imbue a room with warmth, personalized character and the look of antiquity.Stencils can be used to create an embossed texture that adds lucious depth and detail to any technique. Crackled finishes are another way to bring more textural elegance to your interiors. There are many tools and products available for DIY,or you can hire a professional to design your own very unique look! Just remember that a little goes a long way so don’t faux everything that doesn’t move!!

Found urns, vases, pots and bowls (I love the hunt!!) can be refinished to replicate the ancient look of artifacts and bring an instant touch of history to any room. With the use of a wide variety of tools, textures, paint and glazes, you are limited only by your imagination and daring!

the ancient art form of mosaic, in stone or glass, with a wide range of colors and textures will transform tabletops, picture frames, vases and tired accessories into exotic works of art with your own creative touch!

Antique wood furniture , or new ,made to look antique with distressing, carved motifs and worn finishes with tinted washes give a feeling of heritage and tell a story of human touch through the generations. Furniture and accent pieces found in thrift shops or flea markets make perfect candidates for DIY finishes produced with hand distressing, layers of paint and stain, sanded and rubbed through to impart a comfortable timeworn elegance. I especially love dining tables that are old and worn;I love to imagine the hands that have touched them and the people that have dined around them over the ages.

Bring in antique salvaged doors and hardware, fireplace surounds, old architectural elements, tumbled marble floors or counter tops and reclaimed wood floors, or new finished to look used and worn. Add some charmingly faded antique rugs along with your personally refinished furnishings and accessories to complete your elegant interior with aged finishes!