The Limewash Effect: Bringing Mood to Modern Walls
Beyond Benjamin's Moore Chantilly Lace: How Limewash and Earthy Finishes Define the Modern Toronto Home For years, the mandate for the modern interior was simple: the blank, white canvas—often painted in the crisp, stark neutrality of Benjamin Moore’s Chantilly Lace or similar pure whites. While efficient, this approach often left homes feeling cold, sterile, and [...]
The Architect’s Mandate: Specifying Materiality and Haptic Texture with Modern Plaster Finishes
The Architect’s Guide to Modern Plastering Finishes The current movement in high-end architecture—particularly across the luxury residential and boutique commercial sectors in the GTA—positions plastering wall finishes as the primary material statement. This is a deliberate shift from two-dimensional color application to three-dimensional, tactile authenticity. Our focus moves beyond mere finish toward the strategic specification [...]
Crafting Serenity Through Lime Plaster, Microcement, and Organic Textures
Connecting Japandi with Decorative Plaster Walls In 2025, two timeless design philosophies—Japandi interiors and the Wabi-Sabi aesthetic—continue to define the future of interior architecture and surface design. These movements are the visual language of serenity: minimalism with warmth, imperfection with elegance, and sustainability with soul. Yet, true tranquility cannot be achieved through layout or furniture [...]
Plastered Walls in Restaurant Interior Design
Plastered Walls in Restaurant Interior Design: The Allure of Artisanal Texture In modern hospitality, a restaurant’s atmosphere is just as crucial as its cuisine. Designers are moving away from sterile, flat surfaces, embracing texture and warmth to create immersive dining environments. The solution? Plastered walls. This ancient technique has resurfaced as the definitive choice for [...]
Metallic Venetian Plaster: Masterpiece Fireplace Resurfacing
Metallic Venetian Plaster: Transforming a North York Fireplace into a Masterpiece In North York, Toronto, design trends favor luxurious finishes that provide both texture and drama. We recently completed a stunning fireplace resurfacing project where a dated tiled, free-standing fireplace was transformed using a custom metallic Venetian plaster application. By layering traditional Marmorino plaster with [...]
No Grout, No Problem: Microcement Shower Walls
The Future of Bathroom Design: Seamless Microcement Shower Walls The shower is the cornerstone of the modern luxury bathroom. For homeowners and designers seeking a minimalist, monolithic, and supremely durable finish, microcement shower walls are the definitive choice. This high-performance, water-resistant coating allows for the creation of completely seamless wet areas, eliminating the need for [...]
Microcement Fireplace: The Ultimate Concrete-Look Finish
Seamless Style: Transforming Your Hearth with a Microcement Fireplace The fireplace is a natural focal point in any living space. For homeowners seeking a modern, minimalist, and deeply textural upgrade, resurfacing a hearth with microcement is the definitive solution. This versatile material offers the aesthetic appeal of raw concrete without the structural complications, making the [...]
The Art of Alchemy: Transforming Interiors with Liquid Metal Finishes
Liquid Metal Finishes: The Alchemy of Authentic Interior Design We, as expert Applicators of Liquid Metal, are at the forefront of a design revolution, utilizing liquid metal coating to introduce unparalleled authenticity and luxury into modern architecture. Moving far beyond standard metallic paint or simple plating, these innovative metalized coat applications transform ordinary surfaces into [...]
Old World Charm for New Toronto Builds: Mastering Tuscan Style Walls
Mastering Tuscan Walls with Limewash and Texture You've invested in a gorgeous, newly built home in Toronto, but something is missing—that lived-in, soulful warmth of a true Tuscan villa. Modern builds often lack the history and texture that defines rustic chic design. The key to transforming your clean, flat drywall into an authentic Tuscan house [...]
3 Key Reasons Microcement Wins the Concrete Wall Finish Debate
Microcement vs. Concrete Finish: Why One Wins the Concrete Wall Finish Debate The demand for concrete wall finish aesthetics is soaring in modern design, driven by a global shift toward urban minimalism and raw, tactile surfaces. Homeowners and commercial developers alike are seeking that stark, unadorned look that speaks of industrial chic, structural integrity, and [...]
5 Reasons Why Venetian Plaster’s High-End Finish Justifies the Cost Over Drywall in 2025
5 Reasons Why Venetian Plaster’s High-End Finish Justifies the Cost Over Drywall When planning a luxury home renovation, the choice of wall finish is critical. Homeowners often weigh the practical benefits of standard drywall against the unique aesthetics of artisanal options. Specifically, understanding the Venetian Plaster cost vs drywall for a high-end finish is essential [...]
The Timeless Appeal of Interior Paint Beige Limewash in a Powder Room
A Rich, Cozy Limewashed Powder Room in Edgecomb Gray What is limewashing? It's a question we get all the time, and the answer lies in a technique that is both ancient and perfectly modern. Unlike conventional paint that forms a film on a surface, limewash is a mineral-based coating made from slaked lime, water, and [...]
The Art of Limewash: Bringing Old-World Charm to Your Interiors
What is Limewashing? What is limewashing? It's a question we get all the time, and the answer lies in a technique that is both ancient and perfectly modern. Unlike conventional paint that forms a film on a surface, limewash is a mineral-based coating made from slaked lime, water, and natural pigments. When applied, it's absorbed [...]
Elevating the Fifth Wall: A Guide to Decorative Ceilings
Decorative Ceiling Finishes to Consider for your Toronto Home Often overlooked, the ceiling is a blank canvas with the power to completely transform a room. While a simple coat of paint can refresh a space, a truly decorative ceiling elevates it into a work of art. From opulent gilding to the organic texture of plaster, [...]
Microcement Kitchen: From Dated to Dreamy
Microcement Kitchen: A Mediterranean Spa Oasis in a Condo Renovation Kitchen renovations in condos often come with unique challenges: tight spaces, strict building regulations, and the desire for a luxurious upgrade without a full-scale demolition. We recently had the pleasure of tackling just such a project in a bustling Yorkville, Toronto condo, where our clients [...]
Yorkville Chic: How Microcement Floor Transformed a Luxury Fashion Boutique (Bay & Bloor)
Microcement Floors: A Top Material for Luxury Interior Design In the heart of Toronto's prestigious Yorkville neighborhood, where luxury meets cutting-edge design, a stunning transformation recently took place at the new Luca Faloni fashion store. Eschewing traditional flooring, the boutique opted for a bespoke microcement installation, bringing a sophisticated and on-trend aesthetic to its commercial [...]
The Fluted Fireplace Trend of 2025: Merging Organic Form with Plaster
The Fluted Fireplace Trend of 2025 In 2025, interior design is embracing texture, form, and natural elements, and nowhere is this more evident than in the rising popularity of the fluted plaster walls and fluted fireplace. Moving beyond flat, stark surfaces, homeowners and designers are captivated by the rhythmic, vertical lines of fluted designs, especially [...]
Historic Plaster Restoration: Preserving a Legacy at the University of Toronto
Plaster Restoration: Return your historic, decorative plaster to its original beauty At the core of any historic building lies its original craftsmanship, and for Simcoe Hall at the University of Toronto, a landmark built in 1924, this craftsmanship is a testament to its legacy. After nearly a century of wear, construction, and maintenance, the building's [...]
Textured Wall Paint: A Designer-Recommended Upgrade for Your Home
Beyond the Flat Wall: The Rise of Tactile Finishes in Modern Interiors Textured wall paint is a special kind of paint that creates a three-dimensional, tactile finish on your walls, moving beyond a simple flat colour to add depth and character. For over 12 years, we've had the privilege of transforming homes and commercial spaces [...]
Organic Minimalist Design: A Custom Kitchen Hood with Venetian Plaster Finish in Mississauga
A Nod to Nature: Why the Organic Minimalist Look is Taking Over in 2025 The world of interior design is in a constant state of evolution, and 2025 is all about embracing the organic minimalist look. This trend moves away from stark, cold spaces and instead celebrates a deep connection to nature through subtle, earthy [...]
Roman Clay Wall Finish: Characteristics, Uses, and Top Brands We Trust
Roman Clay Wall and Ceiling Finish for your Interiors Roman Clay is one of the most elegant and versatile interior wall finishes available today. Known for its soft movement, earthy depth, and luxurious matte look, it has become a favorite among interior designers and homeowners seeking a modern yet organic feel. At Chromatist, we work [...]
Tadelakt vs Microcement: Which is Best for Your Bathroom or Walls?
Organic Wall and Ceiling Finishes for Bathrooms When it comes to selecting a premium wall finish for bathrooms, showers, or interiors with a luxurious touch, Tadelakt and Microcement are two of the most sought-after plaster systems. While both offer seamless, waterproof finishes and modern aesthetics, they differ significantly in their style, application, and feel. Here's [...]
Modern Rustic Interior Design: Plaster and Wood Elements for a Natural Yet Luxurious Space
Modern Rustic Interior Design Plaster and Wood Elements for Timeless Warmth in Toronto and Florida Discover the timeless charm of blending plaster and wood to create modern rustic interiors that bring warmth, texture, and natural elegance to your home. Whether you’re in Toronto’s urban landscape or Florida’s coastal vibe, this guide explores how Chromatist [...]
Moody Powder Rooms: A Bold Design Statement in Small Spaces
Moody Powder Bathrooms One of our favorite places to take design risks! When it comes to interior design, the powder room is often overlooked. But for those in the know, it presents one of the best opportunities in the home to go bold. At Chromatist, we specialize in transforming small spaces into impactful moments, [...]
A Tuscan-Inspired Fireplace Makeover in Toronto
Breathing New Life into Fireplace Surfaces From Decorative Plaster to a Tuscan Fireplace Makeover in Toronto At Chromatist, we're not just painters—we’re surface storytellers. Whether it’s the soft, cloudy elegance of limewash, the polished sophistication of Venetian plaster, or the seamless, industrial cool of microcement, we specialize in finishes that elevate walls, ceilings, fireplaces, [...]
