The columns of this local hotels reading and drawing rooms were painted to look like real marble and add even more splendor to these magnificent rooms. |
Marbling is perhaps the most decadent of all the 'faux' finishes and can be applied to both walls and furniture with stunning results. 'Faux' marbling was pioneered by the Ancient Egyptians over 3000 years ago and is still widely used today to add style and a certain quality to any room. When re-creating the look of real marble any specific style can be achieved, from sienna to van de mer, however it is often best not to copy a specific style but aim to achieve a generalized representation of it. Design, colour, tone, weight and a sense of movement are all extremely important in creating a successful and realistic finish, with a gentle effect often being more stunning than one that is more strident. |
This picture shows a close up of the marbled columns above
The hallway of this private house was transformed with a three-tone striped oil glaze above the dado rail and subtle marbling below it.
This roll top bath was painted in a representational marble style so as to compliment the travertine flooring. |
