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Southern Accents, November-December 2005
"A Coat of Polish"
As the craze for color continues, designers have found a way to take the whole concept up a notch - with a shimmery lacquer finish that adds drama and texture
All designers want their work to shine, but some of them mean it literally. The latest what's-old-is-new-again decorating trend is lacquered walls, a look that's been adding high gloss and drama to great rooms all across the country.
Whereas other wall treatments have become dated - think of the sponged walls of the early '90s - lacquer is timeless. It's not going anywhere.
New York decorator Markham Roberts came up with a deep brown dining room for manners maven Charlotte Ford. "It's a great background," says Roberts. "It looks beautiful in daylight and in candlelight."
Lacquer is very versatile, complementing both traditional and modern décor. "It's been around long enough that it doesn't come with any particular decorating 'baggage'" explains Roberts.
In a quality lacquered paint job, you can see a reflection in the sheen, and that mirror-like quality dovetails with other decorating trends.
If you go the whole nine yards - painting an entire room - you should be aware of the expense. Professional painters are needed, and it can require up to 30 coats, as well as sanding of each layer.
"A Coat of Polish"
As the craze for color continues, designers have found a way to take the whole concept up a notch - with a shimmery lacquer finish that adds drama and texture
All designers want their work to shine, but some of them mean it literally. The latest what's-old-is-new-again decorating trend is lacquered walls, a look that's been adding high gloss and drama to great rooms all across the country.
Whereas other wall treatments have become dated - think of the sponged walls of the early '90s - lacquer is timeless. It's not going anywhere.
New York decorator Markham Roberts came up with a deep brown dining room for manners maven Charlotte Ford. "It's a great background," says Roberts. "It looks beautiful in daylight and in candlelight."
Lacquer is very versatile, complementing both traditional and modern décor. "It's been around long enough that it doesn't come with any particular decorating 'baggage'" explains Roberts.
In a quality lacquered paint job, you can see a reflection in the sheen, and that mirror-like quality dovetails with other decorating trends.
If you go the whole nine yards - painting an entire room - you should be aware of the expense. Professional painters are needed, and it can require up to 30 coats, as well as sanding of each layer.