Refined Design by Jeannie J - Unique Murals, Trompe L'oeil, Faux Finishes, Ceilings and more. . .

The word "faux" is a french word meaning "fake." Faux finishes have come a long way from what many people think of as simply sponging on some paint. Often they are designed to simulate the look of a real surface, such as stone, marble, woodgrains and many other surfaces found in nature. Many times they are re-creations of beautiful ancient surfaces such as frescoes and plasters. There are as many types of faux finishes as one's imagination can produce. There are new techniques and wonderful materials being introduced constantly to enable the artist to continue exploring the endless possibilities. If you think you have seen them all, just wait! A beautiful faux finish can create subtle as well as dramatic changes to any room.