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How To Choose The Right Style Of Cornicing For Your Home
Decorative cornicing is a classic way to add character to a room. With so many designs to choose from, it can be difficult to…
How Is Decorative Plasterwork Used In Contemporary Homes?
Contemporary cornice mouldings and other plaster features are increasingly a popular choice for modern interiors. Here’s a look at some of the…
Why The Plaster Ceiling Rose Is Experiencing A Renaissance
The plaster ceiling rose has come full circle to become a popular feature in contemporary interior design. Here’s a look at the reason behind…
Authentic Or Replica?: How To Tell If Plasterwork Is Original
It can be difficult to know if the plasterwork is original to the era the building was constructed, or if it’s a replica. Here…
Period Plasterwork: DIY Restoration Or One For The Experts?
Should you attempt period plasterwork restoration yourself or call in the experts? Here’s a look at what’s involved, and the pitfalls of DIY plaster…
Fine Architectural Details that Add Value to Your Property
Many homeowners carry out renovations with an eye on adding value to their property. Do not overlook finer architectural details such as decorative…
How Can Disused Historic Buildings Be Converted Into Homes?
Britain has a chronic housing shortage, and one way of addressing this persistent problem is through converting disused historic buildings for residential…
Top Tips For Choosing The Right Decorative Plaster Cornices
Plaster cornice mouldings can help make a room look sophisticated. It's important to consider your choice carefully before installation. Here are some…
What Happens When A Listed Building Is Illegally Demolished?
Listed buildings should be preserved and restored to maintain the nation’s architectural history and heritage, but what happens if someone brazenly…
Historic England Updates Advice On Efficiency Adaptations
Historic England have issued new advice on what listed building permissions are needed for some of the more common carbon and energy efficiency…
5 Ways Decorative Plaster Can Enhance Your Interior Space
As historic plasterwork restoration experts, we can restore or reinstate a wide range of features from lath and plaster walls to cornices and panel…
800-Year-Old Listed Building Undergoes Ambitious Restoration
An 800-year old listed building in Dover is in the process of restoration work that will preserve some of the legacy of major Victorian…
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