They are elegant in design, impressive in stature, and offered by fewer and fewer design companies each year. They are European style plaster mouldings and they reflect the artistry and experience of ancient masters within Europe. These truly unique items make a lovely addition to any residential or commercial structure.
Plaster provides an old world elegance not easily replicated by artisans working with modern materials. The best moulding made from this material is created using traditional manufacturing techniques. It results in a product with a style and softness that rivals those produced by the traditional masters. The items are often made by hand using only water, wood, burlap, and gypsum. They come in styles such as coves, crowns, centerpieces, friezes, panels, chair rails, and ceiling systems.
Unique designs or curves can be achieved when the artisans, sculptors, and architect or client work together to achieve a common vision. Skilled craftspeople are able to match nearly any desired curve within a home or commercial building interior. Some companies employ a team of installers that they dispatch to make sure the finished product looks even better than it did on paper. These individuals fly throughout the country doing installations in some of the most elite dwellings in existence.
Clients can browse catalogs to get design ideas or they can work with an architect or graphic designer. They should first determine where the item will be located in the room. Cornices, coves, and crowns emphasize the transition from the wall to the ceiling. Ceiling system may contain domes, light troughs, medallions, or centerpieces. Walls can be accented with panel or frieze moulding, creating a focal point.
Designs are created using CAD software and the client and artisan can easily review a draft and make necessary changes. Clients can choose anything from a simple design with clean lines to a detailed rosette, wall plaque, or embellishment. The intricacies will appear on the paper renderings, but the client will only be able to appreciate the true beauty after the item is installed.
Designing and installing European style plaster mouldings is a dying art. There are few companies remaining who engage in this practice due to the painstaking amount of detail and time-consuming traditional crafting process involved. Much training and patience is required to get the design to be perfect. The result is something truly breathtaking that serves as a conversation piece for all who view it for years to come.
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